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What you need to know about eczema

Did you know that in 2022, according to the International Eczema Council, 223 million people were living with eczema?

Eczema is a type of inflammatory skin disease that disrupts the skin barrier and its ability to hold moisture. It is the most common chronic skin disease and is genetically transmitted.

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