Rohan Singh Rohan Singh Asked 8 months ago

Are u born with eczema?

Been dealing with eczema on and off since I was a kid, but it's gotten worse recently. My mum always said it's just something I was born with. Is that actually true, or can it appear later in life?

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Don't trust random YouTube videos telling you to apply weird pastes or claiming you are born with it. Skin issues can start at any age due to many triggers. Go to a proper dermatologist and get it verified first.

Vijay Gupta Vijay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Look, whether it is from birth or started now, you need practical steps. Use a cheap and good moisturizer like simple white petroleum jelly right after bathing. Avoid harsh soaps because they dry the skin more and make the itching worse.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haha, my skin decided to throw a tantrum and get eczema out of nowhere in my 20s. I definitely wasn't born with it, my skin just got dramatic later. Just keep calm, moisturize like crazy, and don't scratch like a bear!

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I tried everything from neem paste to coconut oil for my dry skin patches. While some people do get it as babies, it can also flare up suddenly when you are an adult. Keep your skin very moisturized with simple, fragrance-free creams, and avoid hot water showers.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was never born with it, but suddenly in my late twenties, I started getting these itchy red patches. The dermatologist told me it is eczema triggered by stress and hard water. I just follow the doctor's skin routine now.

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Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I panicked so much thinking my skin was ruined forever when those red dry patches appeared. But actually, it is super common and many people get it later in life too, not just from birth. Once you find the right cream from a doc, it becomes totally manageable, don't worry.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Many people actually develop eczema later due to dust or weather changes, it is not always a birth thing. Just use a gentle baby soap and see a doctor to get a good lotion, you will be absolutely fine!

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