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Is Eczema Contagious?
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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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 »
Treatment of Nummular eczema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis Treatment Avoid triggers that can make your symptoms worse, such as wool, lanolin, and certain... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Atopic eczema is the most common type. See also: Contact... Read more »
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