Definition of eczema
: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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Her husband suffered from severe facial eczema: Her demand that Charles should give his razor a rest was most likely driven by concern for his rash, rather than her libido.
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Children can present with different type of rashes including eczema and allergic manifestations, such as hives.
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The injuries, Hawkins said, were a result of the fall down the stairs and because the boy has eczema, which causes him to scratch himself, the warrant states.
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On March 22, Rudd posted a photo of her son, Cash, with scabs on his face and asked her Facebook feed for advice on how to help his eczema.
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Somewhat alarming, unbelievably itchy red bumpy patches alert you to the presence of your eczema.
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The gentle formula works even on eczema and psoriasis.
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Drawing on evidence that up to 35% of children with food allergies have a form of eczema, researchers hypothesized that these immune responses trace back to the skin.
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Once again, Sanofi (SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) are running into roadblocks trying to win over payers with their new drug for severe eczema.
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Origin and Etymology of eczema
New Latin, from Greek ekzema, from ekzein to erupt, from ex- out + zein to boil — more at ex-, yeast
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First Known Use: circa 1753
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Definition of eczema for English Language Learners
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medical : a skin disease that causes areas of the skin to become red, rough, and itchy
ECZEMA Defined for Kids
Definition of eczema for Students
: a skin disease in which the skin is red and itchy and has scaly or crusty patches
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