Ivy Kwong

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Keyaira Boone |Ivy Kwong

Atopic dermatitis (AD), frequently referred to as eczema, can appear for the first time in adolescence and young adulthood, but can also sneak up in late adulthood. More often than expected, AD can lead to confusion and frustration when navigating the dating world. Intimacy requires exposure and vulnerability, which can be a challenge for people with AD when the physical and emotional symptoms of their skin condition are top of mind.