When people picture eczema, they often imagine a bright red, inflamed rash. But on brown and black skin, inflammation may tell a different visual story. It may look purple, grey, deep brown or simply darker than the surrounding skin. Sometimes the biggest clues are not colour at all, but itch, dryness, tiny bumps or a change in texture. That matters because eczema can be missed or underestimated when we rely too heavily on redness. Knowing what else to look for can help you recognise a flare earlier and get the right treatment for uncomfortable or recurring skin changes. On this page Why eczema may look different on darker skin Six changes worth noticing When the rash is gone but the colour remains What helps calm eczema When to have your skin assessed Why eczema may look different on darker skin Eczema, particula...

🗓️ Updated: May 2026 🏷️ Midrand Medical Centre When allergies affect children, they can interfere with sleep, school, play, and day-to-day comfort in ways that are easy to underestimate. One child may have constant sneezing and a blocked nose, another may develop hives after a food, and another may wheeze or struggle with eczema that never seems to settle. The important thing to remember is that paediatric allergies do not always look the same from one child to the next, which is why recognising patterns matters so much. On this page Common allergy triggers in children Symptoms can range from mild to serious Why proper diagnosis matters Treatment has moved beyond “just avoid it” Closing thoughts Common allergy triggers in children Food is one of the best-known allergy trigge...