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Eczema

Eczema in children

Eczema may occur after the third month of life as a weepy rash on the face and outer surfaces of the arms and legs.

Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin response. It is chronic and has flare-ups and remissions.

Eczema treatments compared

Tacrolimus ointment is more effective than pimecrolimus cream for treating children and adults with atopic dermatitis - better known as eczema.

Fighting against eczema

Eczema is a general term encompassing inflamed skin conditions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Does jewellery make you turn green?

Many people cannot wear jewellery as accessories, because it makes their skin erupt into red and itchy hives or causes an eczema-like reaction. What can you do if your grandmother’s necklace makes your skin look like that of an iguana?

Cats may up eczema risk

Exposure to cats shortly after birth raises a child's risk of eczema, new research suggests.

Borage oil no salve for eczema

Borage oil, sold as starflower oil in health food stores, does not improve symptoms of eczema, says a study in this week's British Medical Journal.

Bacteria beats eczema

Probiotics, bacteria thought to be beneficial to your health, may stop kids from getting eczema when given during pregnancy and early infancy.

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