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So, how scary is eczema, really? I mean, with a name like eczema, plus the fact that I still forget how to spell it, surely it’s got to be a pretty violent and horrifying disease. Right?

It’s a question worth asking. Is there anything to be afraid of with eczema? Will it have long-term effects? Will I be scarred for life?

First, let’s face the facts.

1. Eczema is a chronic skin disease. Chronic means that it hangs on for a long time—always recurring.
2. Eczema has no known treatments. Sorry to disappoint you, but so far we haven’t found the wonder-cure for eczema. There is nothing that actually cures eczema once and for all.
3. Eczema is ugly and uncomfortable. Eczema is not pretty. Redness, scaly skin, itchiness, oozing, blistering, and redness are all part and parcel with eczema. And it all comes with a lot of discomfort. Besides, there exists the emotional stress of dealing with something potentially unsightly and embarrassing.

Next, let’s be realistic.

1. Eczema will not cause death. There are no known incidents of death from eczema proper. While there are extremely dangers and rare conditions that include eczema as part of their symptoms, eczema itself is not a life-threatening condition
2. Eczema may cause scarring. The worse the eczema, the stronger the possibility of long-term scarring. Scarring from eczema is rare, but it does occur. Thankfully, medical technology has discovered ways to eliminate even very serious scars from the skin.
3. Eczema may cause infection. Another possible effect of eczema is disease. Disease sets in if the eczema is particularly severe or if it is untreated and carelessly handled. Any related diseases are usually mild and short-term.

The bottom line is this. Eczema is a frustrating and painful condition. It can definitely be painful, distracting, and embarrassing. Yet thankfully, it is not a disease, which is life threatening. Eczema should not keep you from enjoying a healthy and fulfilling life.