Does eczema sting?

I recently noticed some red patches on my wrists that sting whenever I wash my hands, and I'm a bit scared. Is this how eczema usually feels? Should I stop using my regular hand soap and switch to something milder?

It stings a lot, yaar, especially during the summers when you sweat. Actually, using regular body washes makes it ten times worse. I switched to a soap-free cleanser that my dermat suggested, and that helped calm the sting so much.

My eczema patches on my inner elbows sting so much when I sweat, and it is making me really uncomfortable. Does anyone else get this intense burning sensation during hot weather? Please tell me how you manage to cool it down.

Yes, it stings enough to make you do a little dance in the bathroom! It usually happens because the skin is dry and angry. Just ditch those fancy, highly-perfumed soaps and give your skin a break with a mild cleanser.

It definitely stings when the skin gets dry and open. A simple and cheap solution is to apply plain, non-scented petroleum jelly immediately after washing. It forms a protective layer so water and soap don't cause that burning sensation.

Oh man, eating spicy street food is my absolute favorite, but when my eczema flares up, even the steam from hot golgappas makes my face sting! I have to cut down on the chilies and keep my skin well-moisturized to avoid that burning feeling.