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Eczema

Eczema symptoms include itchy, red, and dry skin caused by inflammation. It’s most commonly found in children, although adults can get it. There are different types of eczema. The most common is called atopic dermatitis.

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What Are the Symptoms of Eczema?

Almost always, there's an itch before a rash appears in eczema. Typically, eczema shows itself as:

  • Patches of chronically itchy, dry, thickened skin, usually on the hands, neck, face, and legs. In children, the inner creases of the knees and elbows are often involved.
  • Scratching can lead to sores with crusts.

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