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    WebMD Eczema Guide - Better Information for Better Health

    • Overview
    • Symptoms
    • Causes & Risks
    • Types of Eczema
    • Locations on the Body
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    • Complications
    • Living With

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    Eczema Guide

    1. Overview

      1. The Basics

        1. What Is Eczema?
        2. Conditions That Can Look Like Eczema but Aren’t

      2. Eczema in Babies

        1. Infant Eczema

      3. Eczema in Children

        1. Eczema: Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
        2. Food and Eczema Flares in Children

      4. Eczema in People of Color

        1. How Eczema Affects Darker Skin Tones

    2. Symptoms

      1. Eczema Symptoms
      2. Eczema vs. Dry Skin
      3. Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis
      4. What Is Weeping Eczema?

    3. Causes & Risks

      1. Eczema Causes
      2. Conditions You May Have Along With Eczema
      3. Allergies and Eczema: What’s the Link?
      4. Hormones and Eczema: What’s the Link?

    4. Types of Eczema

      1. Types of Eczema
      2. Atopic Dermatitis
      3. Dyshidrotic Eczema
      4. What Is Neurodermatitis?
      5. What Is Nummular Eczema?
      6. What Is Venous Stasis Dermatitis?
      7. What Is Xerotic Eczema?

    5. Locations on the Body

      1. How to Manage Eczema on the Face
      2. Eczema on Hands
      3. Eczema on Your Lips
      4. Ear Eczema
      5. Eczema on Eyelids
      6. Eczema on Nipples
      7. Eczema on the Penis
      8. Eczema on Vagina (Vulvar Dermatitis)

    6. Tests & Diagnosis

      1. How Is Eczema Diagnosed?
      2. Allergen-Specific Test and Atopic Dermatitis

    7. Treatment

      1. Treatment Overview

        1. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Treatment
        2. How Severe Is Your Eczema?
        3. Eczema: What’s the Best Treatment for You?
        4. Treatment When Your Eczema Gets Worse
        5. Why Eczema Treatments Fail
        6. The Cost of Eczema
        7. Eczema: Latest Research

      2. Topical Treatment

        1. Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors for Eczema
        2. PDE-4 Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis
        3. Treating and Managing Eczema Pigmentation
        4. What to Look For in Eczema Shampoo

      3. Systemic Treatment

        1. Antihistamines for Eczema
        2. Oral Steroids for Eczema
        3. Biologics for Atopic Dermatitis
        4. JAK Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis
        5. Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis

      4. Complementary & Alternative Treatment

        1. Acupuncture and Acupressure for Atopic Dermatitis
        2. Hypnosis for Atopic Dermatitis: What to Expect

      5. Home Remedies for Flareups

        1. Eczema Home Treatment
        2. Home Care for Moderate to Severe Eczema
        3. Itch Busters for Eczema Irritation
        4. How to Use a Wet Wrap for Eczema
        5. Which Moisturizer Is Best for Eczema?
        6. Can Honey Ease the Itch of Eczema?
        7. Oatmeal Baths for Itchy Skin
        8. Are Eczema and Essential Oils a Smart Mix?

    8. Complications

      1. Complications From Eczema
      2. Complications of Severe Eczema
      3. Special Care for Damaged and Broken Skin
      4. What to Know About Eczema Infection
      5. Eczema and Bacterial Infections
      6. Eczema and Molluscum Contagiosum
      7. Eczema and Cellulitis

    9. Living With

      1. Daily Life

        1. How to Live Better With Eczema
        2. Self-Care for Eczema

      2. Beauty & Skin Care

        1. Cosmetics and Eczema: What to Choose

      3. Diet & Exercise

        1. Diet and Eczema
        2. Best Exercises When You Have Atopic Dermatitis
        3. Tips for Exercising When You Have Eczema
        4. Eczema and Alcohol: What You Should Know

      4. Your Environment

        1. Eczema and the Weather
        2. Eczema and Your Job
        3. Sleep Tips for Severe Eczema
        4. How Pets Can Affect Your Eczema

      5. Mental & Emotional Health

        1. Eczema and Stress: 7 Ways to Get Relief
        2. Stress Counseling for Eczema
        3. Atopic Dermatitis: Sex and Intimacy

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