Eczema , a group of chronic skin conditions, affects around 18.9 million adults and 8 million children in the United States. 1,2 Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. What Is Eczema? Eczema is a group of chronic skin conditions that cause your skin to become inflamed. It can cause your skin to be dry, itchy, red, and irritated. You may also develop rashes, blisters, scaly patches, weeping skin, and infections. Eczema is not contagious. The affected skin may change color…
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Artikel: Eczema: Know the Facts
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