When You Have More Than One Type of Eczema (It's More Common Than You Think)

Here's something that might surprise you: 1 in 5 adults with eczema don't just have one type — they have two or even three forms happening at once.

If your skin feels like it's sending mixed messages, this could be why.

Recent research from the National Eczema Association shows it's actually common to experience atopic dermatitis alongside seborrheic dermatitis, or contact dermatitis with atopic flares. When these conditions overlap, your skin can feel confusing and contradictory. Because it literally is.

The Numbers Don't Lie

A large study using NIH data found that among people with multiple eczema types:

• 25.9% had both atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis

• 15.3% had contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis

• 13.8% had atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis

That's nearly 1 in 5 people dealing with more than one kind of eczema — and each type behaves completely differently. One area might be dry and inflamed, another greasy and flaky, another triggered by specific fabrics or products. All on the same body.

Why This Changes Everything About Your Routine

You might be treating the wrong type of flare. That stubborn patch that won't respond to your usual atopic routine? It could actually be contact irritation or seborrheic involvement.

One routine might not work everywhere. Your gentle cleanser calms your arms but irritates your face. Your favorite moisturizer feels perfect on your legs but too heavy near your hairline. This isn't your routine failing — it's different eczema types needing different approaches.

Oversimplifying can backfire. When nothing seems to work, it's tempting to strip your routine down to basics. But understanding which types are active & where, can make your routine smarter, not just simpler.

How to Read Your Skin's Signals

Dry, inflamed patches on arms and legs? Likely atopic dermatitis.

Flaky, greasy spots around eyebrows or scalp? Probably seborrheic dermatitis.

Itchy rashes on hands, waistline, or chest? Could be contact dermatitis.

How to Work With Your Skin, Not Against It

1. Start with gentle basics everywhere. Curezma's Eczema Gentle Wash and Soothing Sensitive Lotion are designed to support your skin's barrier, regardless of the type of eczema you're managing.

2. Customize by zone. For targeted areas:

• Apply Barrier Repair Serum to strengthen vulnerable, inflamed spots

• Use Intensive Ointment for deep hydration on dry, cracked skin

• Add Anti-Flare Oil to soothe areas that itch or burn (before they get worse)

3. Track without judgment. Note what flares, where it happens, and potential triggers — fabrics, products, stress, weather. Understanding your patterns is the first step to taking back control.

At Curezma, we don't believe in perfect routines. We believe in flexible ones that work with your skin's complexity, not against it.

Our products are designed to calm, protect, and repair across multiple types of eczema, so you don't have to start from scratch every time something shifts.

Your skin tells a story. Learning to read it is how you write a better ending.

References

National Eczema Association: https://nationaleczema.org/blog/research-letter-types-of-eczema

The Derm Digest: https://thedermdigest.com/fully-20-of-adult-eczema-patients-report-more-than-one-form-of-eczema 

Patient Care Online: https://www.patientcareonline.com/view/millions-of-us-adults-have-multiple-forms-of-eczema-study-finds