Visible skin discoloration, scaling, or scarring can make it difficult to feel confident. “Atopic dermatitis has a significant impact on confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life,” says Elizabeth Tkachenko, MD, a dermatologist and director of the atopic dermatitis clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. “Skin conditions are visible to everyone we interact with, and flare ups in certain areas — like the face or hands — can be particularly challenging for this reason.”
As a result, people with atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema, may avoid social events, relationships, or other activities they once enjoyed. Over…
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