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Types Of Eczema
October 10, 2008
A patient wants to know what could be causing the skin on her hands to become painful and peel. According to dermatologist Rebecca Campen, eczema is the most likely culprit. Dyshidrotic eczema can be brought on by stress, allergies, and seasonal changes, and it can cause scaling and peeling on the hands. In this article, Campen discusses the types of treatments and lifestyle changes that may help ease the pain of this form of eczema. She also offers advice on how to know if the discomfort is bei...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Sue Chung
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Health Expert
...developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed...
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By healthgal
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Health Expert
...could get even the best of us, down. Diagnosed with eczema when she was 2 years old, she knows...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
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Health Expert
...allergies that often go hand in hand. They are: Eczema, a skin allergy Rhinitis, a nasal...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
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Health Expert
...issues as well as related types of allergies such as eczema. Should be interesting to see what...
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Health Guide
...the so-called sick-building syndrome. Sick-building syndrome produces allergy-like symptoms, such as
eczema, headaches, asthma, and sinus problems, in office workers.Skin Disorders. Stress plays a...
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...allergies increases the risk for allergic rhinitis. Here are some examples:Young children who have
eczema (an allergic skin reaction) have a later risk for allergic rhinitis and asthma. In fact, a...
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...disorders may increase risk. In 2005, the FDA warned of potential skin cancer risks associated with the
eczema drugs pimecrolimus (Elidel) and tacrolimus (Protopic).These drugs are ointments that...
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...Conditions. Anxiety disorders are associated with numerous allergic conditions including hay fever,
eczema, hives, food allergies, and conjunctivitis.Other Conditions. Other physical conditions...
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...deficienciesDeficiencies affect the skin and mucous membranes and can cause cracks on the lips or corners of the mouth,
eczema of the face and genitals, a burning sensation on the tongue, eye...
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