eczema

American  

[ek-suh-muh, eg-zuh-, ig-zee-] / ˈɛk sə mə, ˈɛg zə-, ɪgˈzi- /

noun

Pathology.

1. an inflammatory condition of the skin attended with itching and the exudation of serous matter.

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eczema British  

/ ɪɡˈziːmə, ɛkˈsɛmətəs, ˈɛksɪmə /

noun

1. pathol a skin inflammation with lesions that scale, crust, or ooze a serous fluid, often accompanied by intense itching or burning

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eczema Scientific  

/ ĕk′sə-mə /

1. An acute or chronic noncontagious inflammation of the skin, often caused by allergy and characterized by itching, scaling, and blistering.

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Other Word Forms

• eczematous adjective

Etymology

Origin of eczema

First recorded in 1745–55; from New Latin, from Greek ékzema, from ek- ec- + ze- (stem of zeîn “to boil, ferment”) + -ma, noun suffix

Example Sentences

Some light therapies are used in hospitals for eczema, psoriasis and acne, but those are very different, delivering precisely targeted UV rays under strict medical supervision.

From BBC

He first applied in 2020 but was rejected because of eczema and a nut allergy, and that same year had appeared to be mentally unwell and reported hearing voices, the court heard.

From BBC

He said the condition was sometimes mistaken for eczema, dermatitis or dry skin, and that "understanding the tell-tale signs is crucial".

From BBC

The French drugmaker said Friday that amlitelimab delivered results that supported its potential to treat patients 12 years and older with moderate to severe eczema, a condition that causes itchy, dry and inflamed skin.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The results indicate that vaccination may help reduce the likelihood of atopic disease progression, such as the development of asthma, in children with eczema," said Dr. Yang.

From Science Daily