i want to know if i stop smoking after 10 years could it bring back my eczema? . i have stopped smoking on two occasions now and i found both times my eczema has come back after taking smoking up again it goes away is this just in my head or is there a connection with this. please could someone possibly help me out with this as i would like to kick the habit and find it hard to do so(even when im over the 21 day barrier. waiting to hear from you. thanks. andre
eczema (assuming you have a correct diagnosis) is genetically-dry skin. smoking cessation really should have no effect on an eczema flair-up other than a coincidence. by stopping to smoke you will live longer and thus have eczema for more years too. eczema is not curable but it is treatable. i commend your decision to give up smoking.