Eczema Skin Gallery

People of all skin colors, races, and ethnicities are affected by eczema, and the features of eczema can differ depending on your skin tone and where signs and symptoms appear on your body. This tool captures a range of skin tones and body locations to help you understand how eczema may appear on different skin types.


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How could eczema look different on my skin?

Eczema on light, white, pale, fair skin on leg

In lighter skin tones, eczema tends to appear pink or red in color.

Eczema on dark, brown, black skin on hands

In darker skin tones, eczema tends to appear darker brown, purple, or ashen gray in color.

Eczema on dark, brown, black skin on arms

Some people with eczema may develop bumps around hair follicles that resemble goosebumps (folliculitis). These bumps can appear with or without scaly patches on the skin.

Eczema on dark, brown, black skin on ankle

People with darker skin often experience thickening of the skin (lichenification) after flare-ups. Areas of thickened skin, or plaque, may feel rough or leathery.

Every patient is unique, so your signs and symptoms may differ from the photos above. If you suspect you may have eczema, speak to a skin specialist, who can provide a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan that works for you.


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