Eczema Duration: How Long Does The Skin Condition Last?

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Several different factors can affect how long eczema or an eczema flare lasts. They include:

  • Triggers
  • Genetics
  • Type of eczema
  • Response to treatment

Triggers

Eczema triggers vary from person to person. That’s why it’s important for you to learn more about your triggers and take steps to avoid them.

“Given the chronic and dynamic nature of eczema, patients and families often learn over the years to avoid their major personal triggers or react quickly in case of any missteps,” says Levit.

Castilla notes the following eczema triggers:

  • Stress
  • Long, hot showers
  • Cold, dry winter weather, which saps moisture from skin
  • Hot summer weather, which can cause sweating (the salts in perspiration can irritate eczema-prone skin)
Other triggers include:

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  • Cigarette smoke
  • Products with dyes and fragrance such as soap and laundry detergent
  • Household cleaners

Genetics

Eczema can be genetic, meaning it is inheritable. According to some estimates, the likelihood that a parent with atopic dermatitis will pass it down to a child is more than 50 percent.

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Genetic variations may affect how long eczema lasts as well. Several genes implicated in eczema can influence how your immune system responds to triggers and how much protection you get from your skin barrier.

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Type of Eczema

There are several different kinds of eczema in addition to atopic dermatitis, and some types can clear up pretty quickly with intervention.

For instance, contact dermatitis is a form of eczema that develops in response to an irritant in the environment, such as a harsh soap, or an allergen, such as nickel or latex. A contact dermatitis rash may improve with relative speed once your skin is no longer touching the trigger.

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Response to Treatment

Variations in treatment can affect how long eczema lasts and how frequently flares occur. These variations can include the type of treatment, how well your body responds to it, and how carefully you stick to your treatment plan.

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“There is no single most effective treatment for the signs and symptoms of eczema,” says Levit. The success of any therapy, he explains, is determined by the specifics of each patient’s unique experience of the disease and their personal preferences.

He adds that scientists have made significant progress in figuring out the biological mechanisms behind eczema and the associated itching, which has led to the development of what he calls “elegant” new targeted treatments that can help across all levels of disease severity.

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