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Eczema symptoms include itchy, red, and dry skin caused by inflammation. It’s most commonly found in children, although adults can get it. It is also called atopic dermatitis and is treated with oral medications, steroid creams and light therapy .

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Bathing Your Baby With Eczema
Control and ease your baby’s eczema symptoms by using these bathing and moisturizing techniques.
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Find out what causes eczema, a rash that can make skin red, itchy, and inflamed.

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Understanding Eczema -- Symptoms

Almost always, your skin will itch before a rash appears in eczema.

Typically, eczema shows itself as:

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