Parents may help their child with eczema in several ways, including stress or anxiety management, keeping track of the cosmetics and skin products they use, and talking honestly about the condition and mental health aspects.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic disease that often starts in childhood. While some kids outgrow it, around 1 in 5 children will continue to experience eczema in their teenage and adult years.

Adolescence can be a particularly challenging time for coping with eczema. Teens may struggle with the way the disease affects their appearance, social lives, and self-esteem. Eczema may also affect their ability to focus at school and participate in some extracurricular activities, like sports.

There are ways parents and caregivers can help teens manage eczema — without compromising their growing independence. Here are some tips to try.

Adolescence can be a particularly challenging time for coping with eczema.

Teenagers may struggle with how the disease affects their appearance, social lives, and self-esteem. Eczema may also affect their ability to focus at school and participate in some extracurricular activities, like sports.