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6 Symptoms of Eczema: How to Recognize This Itchy Rash

Look out for redness, severe itchiness, dry skin, and dark patches on your skin.

Marisa Taylor KarasKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on April 5, 2025
Featuring Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPHReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | April 5, 2025

When it comes to eczema, a chronic skin condition marked by rashes and dry, itchy skin, how severe it is can vary from person to person. “Eczema is not a one size fits all for some patients,” says Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.

In this video, learn about the most common symptoms of eczema, ranging from mild to severe.

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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.
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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