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Article: Winter's Itch: The AAAAI Offers Advice On the Symptoms and Treatments Of Eczema.
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- November 3, 2003
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The allergy season is usually associated with sneezing, wheezing and runny noses. But did you know that allergies can cause an itchy rash? Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a common allergic reaction that can affect your skin.
About 9 percent of the U.S. population is affected by atopic dermatitis, and the prevalence appears to be increasing, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).
Eczema is most common in children, but can also occur later in life for people who have a history of asthma or allergic rhinitis. Signs of eczema can be:
-- Very dry skin
-- "Oozing" skin
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