Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Skin Solutions

06/11/2026

If you've ever thrown on a hoodie to cover a flare, we can relate. But sweating in it can actually make things worse, creating a cycle that's tough to break.

Teen boys navigating eczema face a lot of these kinds of tradeoffs. This , we're exploring eczema in males of all ages, and this week is for them.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/43gDHw4.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

If both parents have eczema, their child has a 50% chance of developing it too. But genetics alone don't determine whether those genes get expressed. Environment, location and what you're exposed to can all play a role.

This guide to eczema during pregnancy covers what we already know about eczema during pregnancy and what's still being studied: https://bit.ly/4eo2btB

06/10/2026

The damage from a sunburn doesn't disappear when the redness fades. UV exposure causes lasting damage to your skin that builds up over time, leading to melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

Learn more about sun safety: SkinCancer.org/prevention

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Short answer: skip it. Bacitracin is on NEA's Ecz-clusion List, along with two other ingredients commonly found in triple antibiotic products: neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B sulfate.

The Ecz-clusion List is the foundation of the Seal of Acceptance™ program. No product containing any Ecz-clusion List ingredient can earn the Seal. It exists because these ingredients are known allergens and irritants for people with eczema and sensitive skin.

For people with eczema, bacitracin is among the top documented causes of allergic contact dermatitis, and those reactions can mimic flares, making them difficult to identify. Plain petrolatum is a gentler option, and you can browse eczema-friendly ointment alternatives in NEA's Seal of Acceptance Product Directory: https://bit.ly/4vEQ1Dq

06/09/2026

A rash from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac is caused by an...