Eczema & COVID-19: What if I am diagnosed with coronavirus?

Are there any considerations for people with eczema if they're diagnosed with the novel coronavirus? Dr. Peter Lio explains how having eczema and taking commonly-prescribed eczema medications, can affect potential for contraction and complications.

Eczema ecz-pert Peter Lio, M.D., a member of NEA's Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology).

Do you have a question about eczema and COVID-19 for Dr. Lio? Tell us in comments.

[MovewithJenna]

I have a chronic eczema, I got vaccinated (COVID 19) with Pfizer, while on Hydro Cortizone cream and Antihistamine medicine. I had no vaccine side effects. 🙏🏼👏🏼

[spitz]

I had COVID early on in the pandemic and have atopic eczema. Had mild symptoms, mostly cold-like. Recovered in a couple weeks. I was also on Protopic at the time.

[XtinaScott]

What if you have mild eczema and on no medication. Does this not mean your immune system could go into overdrive since we have an over active immune system??