Nicole Kidman and Her Itchy Red Hands

Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on November 15, 2021
2 min read

Nicole Kidman is a tall, porcelain-skinned woman with great looks and a friendly smile, but Kidman is also vulnerable to allergies and skin sensitivity. She’s been photographed on a few occasions with raw-red hands. Kidman doesn’t publicly talk about her dealings with eczema, but it’s clear by her itchy red hands that she has this skin condition.

Kidman is a relatively private actress who keeps to herself. However, her skin has been photographed red, cracked, and bleeding at times. It appears that Kidman’s eczema is primarily in her hands, which she tries to keep out of photographs, especially when her skin seems to be incredibly irritated or she’s dealing with a flare-up. 

Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema. This is the kind that Kidman likely has. It makes the skin itchy, dry, and cracked. It typically develops in children before the age of one, but it can develop for the first time in adults. Eczema is a chronic condition with no treatment but a variety of options to manage symptoms and flare-ups. 

Self-care is an important part of managing eczema flare-ups. You may take certain measures like choosing the right moisturizer and avoiding harsh soaps to keep your skin happy. Medicated creams and ointments may also need to be applied daily to soothe your skin. 

Kidman is an excellent example of how even those with smooth, porcelain skin can get eczema flare-ups anywhere. While hers remains mostly in her red hands, your eczema may appear in other places.