Denise Van Outen's Eczema Battle: Celeb's Skin Woes Revealed

Television personality Denise Van Outen has spoken openly about her long-term battle with eczema, revealing how the skin condition causes painful flare-ups. She noted that these flare-ups tend to worsen during colder periods, affecting her arms with dry patches that can crack if not managed. Van Outen admitted that her eczema has significantly impacted her confidence, even prompting her to wear long sleeves during performances to hide the condition.

Eczema is a common condition, with statistics from the National Eczema Society indicating that around one in ten adults in the UK are affected. Atopic dermatitis is identified as a particularly prevalent type. The NHS explains that eczema can make the skin dry, red, itchy, and inflamed, with symptoms typically beginning in childhood but often improving with age, though flare-ups are characteristic of the condition.