The claim
「Eczema comes from internal "dampness"」
Verdict
MythEczema is a damaged skin barrier plus immune factors — its enemy is dryness, not moisture. Treatment is generous moisturising and topical medication when needed.
Sources
AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2025). Atopic dermatitis: Update on skin-directed management: Clinical report. Pediatrics, 155(6), e2025071812. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-071812
Direct source · Peer-reviewed paper · checked 2026-08-02

