It goes without saying that atopic dermatitis, aka eczema, isn’t fun in any form. But when a skin condition characterized by red, itchy blisters appears on your face it makes it all the more frustrating and impossible to ignore.
While there is no study evaluating the prevalence of facial specifically, New York City-based dermatologist Neil Sadick says he believes the disorder affects about a third of the population. Nevertheless, anyone with facial eczema knows firsthand how uncomfortable and emotionally exhausting the condition can be. Good news, though: You’re not alone. There are solutions as well as ways to keep it under control.
We spoke with several board-certified dermatologists to find out what exactly constitutes facial, what triggers the condition, and most importantly, how to keep symptoms at bay.
How do I know if I have facial eczema?
Believe it or not, one of the most frustrating aspects of facial eczema is figuring out whether you actually have eczema. Your dry or irritated skin could be the result of a bad reaction to a product you’re using, harsh weather, and other common factors that can impact skin health.
It can be difficult to distinguish the two as skin affected by eczema is dry and irritated, [but] generally, dry skin is not irritated and itchy to the level of eczema and will readily respond to moisturizers, gentle skin care, and bringing humidity back to the environment,” explains Sejal Shah, a New York City-based dermatologist.
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