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Mar 24, 2023 · Eczema may look different on dark skin, so often takes longer to diagnose Black babies. Learn what it looks like, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. Healthline
Sep 2, 2022 · Eczema affects people of all races and ethnicities but appears to be more common in African Americans. Redness may be obscured in darker skin types, making areas of eczema look more brown, purple or grey in color.
Sep 6, 2023 · What does eczema look like on African American skin? On black skin, eczema can cause darker brown, purple, or gray patches. The affected areas also may feel swollen, warm, itchy, dry, or...
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Mar 28, 2024 · Eczema is more common in Black people than any other race. “Atopic dermatitis has been shown to be more common in patients with darker skin tones, including African Americans specifically ...
May 13, 2024 · Shantal Riley. Fact Checked. Updated on May 13, 2024. Eczema in Black skin can look grayish or dark purple. Natalie Abbey-Allan/Getty Images; Canva. As many as 1 in 10 Americans will develop...
Feb 1, 2022 · Last Updated On: Feb 7, 2022. Recent NEA research has shown that eczema poses unique challenges to Black Americans. Not only is the disease more common in African American communities, it’s also more expensive to treat out-of-pocket, harder to control and more likely to result in severe dryness, rashes, flaring and infection. Three members of ...