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Eczema

is a term used for different types of skin , typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body. Dermatitis is also called eczema, but "eczema" is often used for the most common type of skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Itchiness, red skin, rash

Causes — why it happens

·Atopic , allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis

How it's found

·Based on symptom

Prevention

·Essential fatty acids

Treatment

·Moisturizers, creams, antihistamines

Complications

·Skin

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