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Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and...

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Eczema From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Eczema Classification and external resources Typical, mild dermatitis ICD-10 L20.-L30. ... Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare...

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One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic dermatitis (or "atopic eczema"). Approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of the world population is affected by this chronic, relapsing, and very itchy rash at some point during childhood...

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There are many types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, allergic contact eczema, etc...and symptoms of eczema vary depending on the type of eczema. The skin can be red, itchy, appear as scaly patches on...

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Eczema refers to the appearance of the rash in patients with atopic dermatitis, and occurs in other skin diseases as well. The rash appears red, with small blisters or bumps present. These may ooze or flake with further scratching...

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The terms eczema and dermatitis describe a reaction pattern of skin disorders with a variety of common characteristics. The acute disease typically is characterized by inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching, as well as some blistering and oozing...

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The terms dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably. In some cases the term eczematous dermatitis is used. Dermatitis can be acute or chronic or both...... An in-between state is known as subacute eczema. Psychological stresses can provoke or aggravate...

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But eczema can be a nuisance that may prompt scratching that can only make the problem worse...eczema refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated and occasionally results in...

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Usually, though, most people use eczema to mean a specific condition called atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in children. Patches of sensitive skin flare-up in a rash in response to certain triggers...

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