Eczema
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Signs and Symptoms of Eczema
All Signs & Symptoms of Eczema
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Eczema:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Itching | Often | 396 mentions |
| Rashes (any cause) | Often | 218 mentions |
| Dry skin | Often | 194 mentions |
| Red skin | Often | 113 mentions |
| Bumps on skin | Sometimes | 47 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 19 mentions |
| Physical pain | Sometimes | 11 mentions |
| Hives | Rarely | 9 mentions |
| Sensitive skin | Rarely | 8 mentions |
| Crying | Rarely | 5 mentions |
Change in symptoms of Eczema*
What happens to common Eczema symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itching | 1.3% | 1.8% | 12.6% | 20.2% | 50.1% | 13.9% |
| Rashes (any cause) | 1% | 1.9% | 15.2% | 22.4% | 44.3% | 15.2% |
| Dry skin | 2.2% | 2.7% | 11.4% | 27% | 44.3% | 12.4% |
| Red skin | 1.9% | 0.9% | 9.3% | 15.7% | 59.3% | 13% |
| Bumps on skin | 2.2% | 2.2% | 15.2% | 19.6% | 50% | 10.9% |
| Being irritable | 0% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 22.2% | 50% | 11.1% |
| Physical pain | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 27.3% | 36.4% | 9.1% |
| Hives | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 55.6% | 11.1% |
| Sensitive skin | 0% | 0% | 37.5% | 25% | 25% | 12.5% |
| Crying | 0% | 0% | 0% | 60% | 20% | 20% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Eczema
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Eczema when they describe these conditions:
Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions Headaches
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Fever Often 30 mentions Frequent crying Often 19 mentions Dizziness Often 18 mentions Physical pain Often 16 mentions Crying Often 15 mentions Migraine headache(s) Often 14 mentions Vomiting Often 14 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Often 12 mentions Tiredness Sometimes 9 mentions Sensitivity to light Sometimes 8 mentions
Discussion of Eczema
What was your approach to Eczema? What were the results?
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