eczema

noun

ec·ze·ma | \ig-ˈzē-mə,

ˈeg-zə-mə, ˈek-sə-

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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Having an eczema flare-up is like taking a master class in self-control. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Causes Eczema, Anyway?," 13 July 2018 According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no cure for eczema, which can make skin dry, itchy, red and sensitive. — Kathleen Joyce, Fox News, "Ex-nursing student fatally stabs parents, kills herself over eczema agony, police say," 21 June 2018 Their first product was a unique purple eczema remedy [Herbal Rescue Balm] that sold out on HSN in a matter of minutes. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, "The Best Skin-Care Brands Created by Dermatologists, According to a Cosmetic Surgeon," 16 May 2018 Now, people are buzzing about the company again after one mom says Lush’s Dream Cream is the only thing that has cured her four-month-old baby’s eczema. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "Mom Claims Son's Eczema Was Transformed By Lush's Dream Cream," 13 Apr. 2018 Yet all current eczema treatments ignore the microbiome. — Ian Myles, CNN, "A possible new weapon against eczema: live bacteria," 17 May 2018 The beauty brand Lush has reportedly started selling out of its hand and body lotion called Dream Cream, after a mom claimed the product cured her child's eczema, Pop Sugar noted. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Woman Claims Lush's Dream Cream Cured Her Son's Eczema," 15 Apr. 2018 The earliest sign of allergic disease is atopic dermatitis, or eczema. — Chris Couch, USA TODAY, "Ask a Doc: Can I do anything to ensure my newborn doesn't develop allergies?," 17 May 2018 Breast-feeding is also associated with a lower risk for sudden infant death syndrome; allergies, including conditions like asthma and eczema; celiac disease and childhood inflammatory bowel disease. — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, "Trump Stance on Breast-Feeding and Formula Criticized by Medical Experts," 9 July 2018

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