The Bio Brainer

Did you know more than 31 million individuals in the United States experience various types of eczema? Atopic dermatitis affects all ethnicities, races, genders, and ages, although it can appear more often or slightly less often among different groups. 

Pertaining to race, according to the National Eczema Association, eczema is the most common among Asians and Pacific Islanders with around 13% of both groups having it. Around 11% of Whites and 10% of Blacks will have eczema as well. As far as the severity of eczema, Blacks and Hispanics are much more likely to have a severe case of eczema than the others. 

In addition to race, the likelihood of getting eczema relies heavily on genetics. If dermatitis appears often in the family medical history, the risk of getting it increases. If there’s a history of allergies or asthma, the risk of getting eczema increases as well. 

For the lucky ones that are able to outgrow eczema, around 50% of infants and toddlers outgrow AD or their eczema condition dwindles as they grow older according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

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