Natalie Abbey-Allen

If you've ever fallen down a TikTok rabbit hole looking for eczema relief , you're not alone. The platform is full of creative solutions, from beef tallow balms to allergy testing, and each video seems to promise a miracle cure, usually with before-and-after photos to prove it. But in a space where wellness trends can go viral overnight, it can be hard to know which tips are legit, which are harmless but overhyped, and which might actually make your flare-ups worse.

Eczema affects more than 31 million Americans, and when you're itchy, inflamed, and desperate for relief, you're willing to try just about anything. But not all hacks are created equal, and some might not be doing as much as social media makes them seem.

That's why I called board-certified dermatologist

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