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Eczema.(Adult Health Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What is eczema?
Eczema is a skin problem that causes itching, dryness, fine scales or flaking, and sometimes mild redness.
Eczema can be a mild skin irritation that does not need medical treatment. Sometimes, however, it causes relentless itching and scratching. The skin may become scaly, raw, or thickened from constant or repeated bouts of eczema. This more severe form of eczema, called atopic dermatitis, may always be present or may appear just in certain seasons or with stress. Atopic dermatitis usually appears first in childhood or early adulthood.
How does it occur?
Flare-ups of eczema can be caused by:
* dry skin
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