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Eczema
A range of persistent skin conditions that include dryness and recurring skin rashes. The cause is unknown but presumed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How does a person get eczema?
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Is there a rash when you have eczema?
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Is there a permanent cure for eczema?
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How can you treat eczema for a child?
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What's a good way to cure eczema fast?
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Is there a pill I can take for eczema?
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Is there a natural way to treat eczema?
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A 39-year old asked:
In what way can I treat a child's eczema?
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A female asked:
Does eczema usually have a defined boarder?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can we a child with itchy eczema sleep at night?
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A 36-year old asked:
Any suggestions on what to use to wash a child with eczema?
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A 21-year old asked:
How can I tell the difference between eczema and a normal rash?
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A 33-year old asked:
What would be a highly effective kind of soap that prevents eczema?
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A 30-year old asked:
Any good advice on how to soften a baby's skin that has severe eczema?
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A 42-year old male asked about a male:
How to treat eczema in a 18 months caucasian boy? Large red itchy areas.
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A 44-year old asked:
I have severe eczema, having trouble living a normal life. Please help me!?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are the causes of eczema to flAre up and what is a treatment that can cure eczema for good?
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A 42-year old asked:
My child has a bad case of eczema. I have tried lots of things but nothing seems to work for long?
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A 20-year old female asked:
No relatives in my family have eczema except for me. Is there a higher chance that my children will get it?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I have got eczema one year ago, it went away also. But leaving a brown under skin, how can I remove it? Thank Dr.
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A 31-year old male asked:
What would a rash on the top of buttocks be when showering it inches and turns red also what can I put on it I have had eczema in the past
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A 61-year old female asked:
Is Efidel a good treatment for eczema?
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A 35-year old asked:
How are a cold sore and eczema different?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is there a connection between rosacea and eczema?
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A 30-year old asked:
Which sunscreen is ok to use on a baby with eczema?
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A 27-year old asked:
Can a pacifier cause an eczema break out on a toddler?
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A 47-year old female asked:
What is eczema herpeticum and how does a person get it?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is eczema on my face a problem if i want to work overseas?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can chronic urticaria in a child be misdiagnosed as eczema?
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A 62-year old female asked:
Can a red spot on your nose be eczema are some type of rash?
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