Why Eczema Causes Dark Spots and Light Patches

Eczema can cause changes in skin color, including both hypopigmentation (light patches) and hyperpigmentation (dark spots). These pigmentation changes can appear after inflammation from eczema flares and may affect people with all skin tones. In this webinar, dermatology experts explain why eczema-related pigmentation changes occur, how post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation develops and what you can do to help prevent and treat skin discoloration associated with eczema and atopic dermatitis. Topics covered: • Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation in eczema • Post-inflammatory pigmentation changes • How eczema inflammation affects skin tone • Prevention strategies for pigmentation changes • Treatment approaches for eczema-related discoloration Chapters 0:00 Welcome and webinar overview 2:58 Meet the presenter: Tracee Blackburn, PA-C 5:03 Why eczema can change skin color 7:54 Hypopigmentation vs hyperpigmentation 9:06 Post-inflammatory pigmentation and scratching 15:03 Skin of color and pigment changes 16:58 Chronic scratching and thickened skin 22:05 Common causes of light patches in eczema 23:36 Preventing and improving discoloration 30:06 Treatment options and Q&A Learn more from the National Eczema Association: Eczema basics: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/ Eczema treatments: https://nationaleczema.org/treatments/ Eczema management: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-man...