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Eczema has a mind of its own. One week it's a flaky patch on your arm; the next, it's a stinging red spot near your eyes or behind your ears. And somehow, what works for one flare only makes another worse. That's because the skin on different parts of your body varies in thickness and sensitivity, meaning eczema needs to be treated differently depending on where it appears.

To help decode what works (and what doesn't), board-certified dermatologists Tiffany Clay-Ramsey , MD, FAAD, and Chinonso Kagha Abisogun , MD, FAAD, explain how to tailor your routine based on location — plus the small, everyday mistakes that can make flare-ups worse.

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Tiffany Clay-Ramsey , MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Georgi

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