eczema

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/ˈɛk.sɪ.mə/ English

Definitions

noun

A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

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Synonyms

dermatitis impetiginous rash nummular ekzema eczematization epidermitis atopic dermatitis eczema madidans erythroderma exanthesis id reaction erythrodermatitis epidermolysis eruption xeroderma

Associated

atopic atopy vitiligo psoriasis impetigo vaccinia pruritus rosacea rhinitis discoid

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