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Eczema

Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Scratching the skin can cause it to turn red, and to swell and itch even more.

Eczema is not contagious. The cause of eczema is unknown. It is likely caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Eczema may get better or worse over time, but it is often a long-lasting disease. People who have it may also develop hay fever and asthma.

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  1. Eczema (National Library of Medicine)  
    Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, ... red, and to swell and itch even more. Eczema is not contagious. The cause of eczema is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eczema.html - Health Topics
  2. Atopic dermatitis 
    ... and itchy rashes. It is a type of eczema. Other forms of dermatitis include: Contact dermatitis Dyshidrotic eczema Nummular eczema Seborrheic dermatitis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000853.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pompholyx eczema 
    Pompholyx eczema is a condition in which small blisters develop on the hands and feet. The blisters are often ... Pompholyx comes from the Greek word for bubble. Eczema ( atopic dermatitis ) is a long-term (chronic) skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000832.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Nummular eczema 
    Nummular eczema is a dermatitis (skin inflammation) in which itchy, coin-shaped spots or patches appear on the skin. ... The cause of nummular eczema is unknown. But there usually is a ... of: Allergies Asthma Atopic dermatitis Things that can make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000870.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Atopic dermatitis - children - homecare 
    ... causes scaly and itchy rashes. It's also called eczema. The condition is due to a hypersensitive skin ... skin products that are made for people with eczema or sensitive skin. These products do not contain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000939.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Dry skin 
    ... Some soaps and detergents Skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis Diseases, such as diabetes, underactive thyroid , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000835.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tacrolimus Topical 
    ... ointment is used to treat the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis; a skin disease that causes the ... use other medications for their condition or whose eczema has not responded to another medication. Tacrolimus is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602020.html - Drugs and Supplements
  8. Pimecrolimus Topical 
    Pimecrolimus is used to control the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis; a skin disease that causes the ... treat patients who cannot use other medications for eczema, or whose symptoms were not controlled by other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603027.html - Drugs and Supplements
  9. Atopic dermatitis 
    Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a disorder characterized by inflammation of the skin (dermatitis). The condition usually begins in early infancy, and it often disappears before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/atopic-dermatitis - Genetics
  10. Antihistamines for allergies 
    An allergy is an immune response, or reaction, to substances (allergens) that are usually not harmful. In someone with allergies, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000549.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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