Eczemais a group of conditions that cause the skin to become dry, red, itchy, or inflamed.
In some cases, the skin can also blister and weep.
Researchers advised that these two conditions should not be considered risk factors for contracting COVID-19.
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Study results showed a significant increase in new-onset eczema in those with a previous COVID-19 infection.
A 2022 study found that eczema was one of the most common medical conditions in people experiencing long COVID.
The study authors reported that 19.5% had a history of eczema.
More research is needed regarding the association between eczema and long COVID.
However, frequently washing hands with soap can cause problems for people with eczema, worsening symptoms.
Most people witheczema and allergiescan have the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is thought that some immunosuppressive treatments might reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine, but this is theoretical.
At present, there is no definitive data to confirm this.
Researchers continue to investigate this.
They will help you decide if it is safe for you to get vaccinated.
Eczema Treatments and COVID-19
Some people with eczema take systemic treatments that affect the immune system.
Examples of these medications includeprednisone, cyclosporine, methotrexate, Imuran (azathioprine), andCellcept (mycophenolate).
Research is still ongoing in this area.
Eczema may, however, be a risk factor for long COVID in some people.
The information in this article is current as of the date listed.
As new research becomes available, we’ll update this article.
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National Eczema Association.Ask the ecz-perts: the latest about COVID-19 and eczema.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Overview of COVID-19 vaccines.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Myths & facts about COVID-19 vaccines.
