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Eczema
Medical Questions » Eczema
| Name: Eczema |
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| A large number of skin diseases that cause itching and burning of the skin. |
Causes of Eczema
The many different forms of eczema also have innumerable causes, both from within the body (eg. stress) and outside (eg. allergies, chemicals). |
Symptoms of Eczema
The appearance of an eczema depends more on its position on the body, duration, severity and degree of scratching than the actual cause. Typically appears as red, swollen, itchy skin that is initially covered with small fluid-filled blisters that later break down to a scale or crust. |
Tests for Eczema
Often none necessary, but a biopsy is usually diagnostic. |
Treatment for Eczema
Depends upon cause of eczema, but steroid creams and tablets are commonly used.
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Complications of Eczema of its treatment
A secondary bacterial infection of the skin may occur. |
Likely Outcome of Eczema
Depends on cause. |
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