eczema
an inflammatory condition of the skin attended with itching and the exudation of serous matter.
Origin of eczema
1Other words from eczema
- ec·zem·a·tous [ig-zem-uh-tuhs, -zee-muh-], /ɪgˈzɛm ə təs, -ˈzi mə-/, adjective
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How to use eczema in a sentence
Plus, constant hand washing and sanitizing have led to an increase in eczema flare ups.
These inequities can make it especially difficult to then recognize skin concerns like eczema on your own skin and then advocate for yourself to get an accurate diagnosis.
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Healthy SKINteractions: Tips On How To Navigate Your Dermatologist Appointment And Ask The Right Questions | Steven Psyllos | June 25, 2021 | Essence.comThey worsened over the next couple of weeks, but when she took her children to their pediatrician, “he just chalked it up to eczema,” Gaither says.
For instance, clinic visits for eczema went up in all age groups.
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Food that one patient could eat with impunity brought out a beautiful eczema or urticaria on another patient.
The Treatment of Hay Fever | George Frederick LaidlawUseful in eczema and diseases of the integument where cell destruction is a prominent factor.
What is to be said about the use of soap and water in eczema?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonHow would you exclude ringworm in a suspected case of eczema?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagoneczema may be due to constitutional or local causes, or to both.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
British Dictionary definitions for eczema
/ (ˈɛksɪmə, ɪɡˈziːmə) /
pathol a skin inflammation with lesions that scale, crust, or ooze a serous fluid, often accompanied by intense itching or burning
Origin of eczema
1Derived forms of eczema
- eczematous (ɛkˈsɛmətəs), adjective
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Scientific definitions for eczema
[ ĕk′sə-mə ]
An acute or chronic noncontagious inflammation of the skin, often caused by allergy and characterized by itching, scaling, and blistering.
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