The claim

「Eczema comes from internal "dampness"」

Verdict

Myth

Eczema is a damaged skin barrier plus immune factors — its enemy is dryness, not moisture. Treatment is generous moisturising and topical medication when needed.

Sources

  1. 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

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