Is eczema an autoimmune disorder?

Please don't diagnose yourself with an 'autoimmune disorder' based on internet articles. Eczema is an inflammatory condition, but only a certified dermatologist can tell you what is actually happening with your skin. Go see a professional.

I spent days reading about autoimmune links and got so anxious that my eczema actually flared up more from the stress! While there is an immune connection, getting anxious makes it worse. Try to stay calm, it is very manageable.

It involves immune system dysfunction, but calling it a full autoimmune disorder is medically inaccurate. Having dealt with this for years, the best tip is to protect your skin barrier. Use a ceramide moisturizer right after bathing while skin is damp.

Listen, don't stress too much about these scary medical terms. Eczema is super common and it just means your skin needs some extra love and hydration. Get a nice, thick moisturizer, stay happy, and it will be fine!

If it is an immune thing, then my immune system definitely hates when I eat street food! I notice a flare-up whenever I go overboard with spicy chaat. I've started balance-eating: healthy home food on weekdays, and just a tiny treat on weekends.