Eczema

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts

Used for

eczematous dermatitis

Broader Terms

dermatitis, immediate hypersensitivity

Related Terms

atopic dermatitis, skin hypersensitivity

Scope Note

pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents.

Facts

• Eczema is a skin disorder that is characterized by itching, scaling, thickening of the skin, and can appear on the face, elbows, knees, and arms.
• Although it can sometimes look unpleasant, eczema is not contagious.
• The most common cause of eczema is atopic dermatitis, sometimes called infantile eczema although it occurs in infants and older children.
• Eczema is most common in infants, and at least half of those cases clear by age 3.
• Eczema is not an allergy itself, but allergies can be a trigger factor for eczema.

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