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Best Treatments For Eczema
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis
Treatment
Avoid triggers that can make your symptoms worse, such as wool, lanolin, and certain foods. Experts do not recommend taking frequent baths - excess bathing and soaps can cause
Your doctor may recommend skin lotions, soaps, or moist bandages to soothe scaly, dry, or healing areas. Antihistamines taken by mouth may relieve itching.
Persons with severe symptoms may...
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Eczema
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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