The appearance of an eczema rash can vary depending on the person. If the person has a darker skin tone, the rash can be purple, brown, or gray, and pink, red, or purple on those with a lighter skin tone.ย
What are the symptoms of Eczema?
Dry, cracked skin
Itchiness
Rash on swollen skin
Bumps on the skin
Thick patches of skin
Flaky or scaly skin
Swelling
Darkened skin around the eyes
Oozing and crusting
Sensitivity in areas that have been scratchedย
Where can these symptoms appear on the body?
Symptoms of eczema can appear on your hands, neck, elbows, ankles, knees, feet, face (especially on the cheek area), nipples, breasts, folds near the vulva, and the penis (less common cases).
When can symptoms start appearing?
Eczema often starts before age 5 and can continue until the teenage and adult years. It can flare up for a certain amount time and clear up afterwards for a while, possibly up to several years.