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Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. |
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Symptoms
Blisters with oozing and crusting; Dry, leathery skin areas; Ear discharge or bleeding; Intense itching; Raw areas of...
Causes
Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammati...
Tests
Diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin and on personal and family history. The health care provid...
Treatments
Treatment may vary depending on the appearance (stage) of the lesions - acute "weeping" lesions, dry scaly lesions, o...
Supplements
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis (AD), is a noncontagious inflammation of the skin that is characteristically ve...
Alternative Therapies
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis (AD), is a noncontagious inflammation of the skin that is characteristically ve...
Prevention
Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. This is also true when the nursing...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if eczema does not respond to moisturizers or avoiding allerge...
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