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How Do You Get Rid Of Eczema?
What Is It?
Eczema, the most common type of skin inflammation (dermatitis), refers to several conditions that share a pattern of changes in the surface of the skin. Eczema first appears as an episode of itching and redness of the skin. You also may have tiny bumps or blisters. When it develops into a long-term condition (chronic eczema), it leads to thickening skin, scaling, flaking, dryness and color changes. There are many types of eczema, depending on the cause, shape and location of the...
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Traditional Chinese therapy may help ease eczema
Certain traditional Chinese medicine, including tea and acupuncture, may safely and effectively help treat chronic eczema, a new report finds. Read more »
Clinical trial: Retinoid for severe hand eczema
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of alitretinoin for the treatment of severe hand eczema that has not responded well to... Read more »
Dyshidrotic eczema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.Alternative NamesDyshidrosis; PompholyxCauses,... Read more »
Nummular eczema symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis Symptoms Coin-shaped skin lesions On the arms and legsMay spread to middle of bodyOoze and... Read more »
Prevention of Nummular eczema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis Prevention There is no known way to prevent the disorder. Avoid any triggers that make your... Read more »
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