Internist Questions Eczema

How dangerous is eczema?

My friend has eczema and I'm afraid that it can harm her health. How dangerous is it?

2 Answers

InternistEczema
As dangerous as you want it to be. Well controlled, it's not harmful, but with poor management, infections can develop.
It is usually benign as long there are no complications like skin infection progressing to deep tissue.