There’s a possibility that you’ve heard of ringworm. But you may not know that it has nothing to do with worms. As the name implies, it describes the round shape that the ringworm rash often takes; that’s where the “ring” comes into place.
Another common rash that many people can have is eczema. Since it can also be round, it is often mistaken for ringworm. Both conditions can have itchy…
Eczema is when the skin gets dry, itchy, irritated, red, and bumpy. Several types exist, but the common type is atopic dermatitis. To many people, “atopic dermatitis” and “eczema” mean the same. Eczema is pretty common, and many children with it have family members with the same skin condition since it can be passed from parents to their kids through genes.
Children with this may also…