eczema flare
Itchy patch outbreak
An eczema flare is a period when eczema symptoms suddenly worsen—skin becomes more inflamed, itchy, red, or cracked than usual.
Triggers include stress, allergens, weather changes, or irritating products.
She's having an eczema flare and can't stop scratching.
Also called a flare-up.
- itchyProvoking scratching urges
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
- skinBody's outer layer
- skin barrierProtective outer layer
red · scratching · irritation · dermatitis · bumpy · dry · cracked · weeping · cortisone · cream · ointment · allergic · contact dermatitis · hives · scaly · blotchy · raw · burning
- flare-upsexacerbation, relapse, outbreak, episode, attack
- skin irritationredness, chafing, stinging, irritation, rash
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- seasonal ailmentsflu, cold, common cold, seasonal flu, influenza
- hard water problemslimescale, scale buildup, mineral deposits, white residue, water spots
- skin rashesrash, eruption, rashes, spots, red spots