Those that know, know: Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is no walk in the park—especially for Black folks. According to the National Eczema Association, African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with the ailment, and symptoms tend to first appear during childhood. About 19.3% of Black children in the United States experience atopic […]
Bailee Nored, a sophomore at Howard University majoring in radiation therapy, still remembers her first experience with atopic dermatitis. At about 5 or 6 years old, she recalls feeling discomfort at cheerleading practices and games. “My ankles, elbows, the front of my arms, and the back of my knees would always flare up when I […]
