5 Eczema Mistakes That May Trigger Your Flares

If you have eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by a rash with dry, itchy skin, it may take some trial and error to find a treatment that works well for you. You might even need to change the type of clothes you wear, as well as how you do your laundry.

In this video, learn common mistakes that may trigger or worsen your eczema, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City. 

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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