Dry Skin vs Eczema: How to Tell the Difference
Do you have dry skin or do you have eczema? In this article, I will tell you the difference between having dry skin and having the actual medical condition of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. Both eczema and dry skin can look very similar in some people. You may have dry, flaky, or scaly skin, so it can be tricky to tell the difference. This is an important distinction because eczema should be treated differently than just dry, flaky skin. That means that you need different products and should follow different skincare rules. So which category do you belong to? I am going to simplify this for you now. Dry Skin There are five major distinctions between dry skin and eczema that I will share with you so that you can easily determine what is more likely your cause of flaky skin, and ultimately know how to cure it. Let's understand the basics first, starting with regular dry skin. Dry skin is a condition called xerosis cutis. It is super common. You can ...