Can Eczema Cause Atopic Allergy?
Eczema is a
See also:
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Contact dermatitis -
Dyshidrotic eczema -
Nummular eczema -
Seborrheic dermatitis
Alternative Names
Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema - atopic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Atopic eczema is due to a
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