Can eczema go away on its own in teenagers and young adults as they age? It's a great question, and the honest answer is: it depends on the person.
For some, eczema does improve or even fade during the teen years. In fact, around 80% of children with eczema may see symptoms ease within about 10 years. That sounds promising Show Full Answer
Can eczema go away on its own in teenagers and young adults as they age? It's a great question, and the honest answer is: it depends on the person.
For some, eczema does improve or even fade during the teen years. In fact, around 80% of children with eczema may see symptoms ease within about 10 years. That sounds promising! However, many people don't simply "outgrow" it. Eczema can:
- Continue from childhood into the teen and adult years
- Temporarily improve, then come back later
- Actually worsen or spread to new areas during puberty due to hormonal changes
- Appear for the first time in adulthood
A MyEczemaTeam member shared: "I've had eczema since I was a baby. At first, it was always seasonal. Once I hit puberty, I developed hand eczema, and it spread to other areas." The key takeaway is that everyone's journey is different. Sticking to a consistent skincare and treatment routine is the best way to keep symptoms manageable, whatever path eczema takes. It's always worth talking to a dermatologist about what to expect and how to stay ahead of flares.
May 6
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