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Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy
rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis.
Other names for eczema are; Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis;
Dermatitis - atopic
Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an
allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. The
inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly.
Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to
thicken and an have a leather-like texture.
Eczema is most common in infants, and at least half of those
cases clear by age 3. In adults, it is generally a long-term or
recurring condition. Eczema tends to run in families.
People with eczema often have a family history of allergic
conditions like asthma, hay fever, or eczema.
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