Also called: Also called: Dermatitis
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause eczema include other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and your genetic makeup. Eczema is not contagious.
The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. It is an allergic condition that makes your skin dry and itchy. It is most common in babies and children.
Eczema cannot be cured, but you can prevent some types of eczema by avoiding irritants, stress and the things you are allergic to.
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Eczema: Tips on How to Care for Your Skin(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/skin/disorders/176.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/skin/disorders/176.printerview.html
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What Is Atopic Dermatitis?(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) - http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/Informacion_de_Salud/Dermatitis_atopica/default.asp
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All about Atopic Dermatitis(National Eczema Association for Science and Education) - http://www.nationaleczema.org/lwe/aboutad.html
Also available in Spanish http://www.nationaleczema.org/lwe/spanishad.html
- Atopic Dermatitis(National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) - http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/default.asp
- What Is Eczema?(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/whatis.html
- "Good" Bacteria Unlikely to Curb Eczema(10/13/2008, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_70340.html
- Fish in Children's Diet Cuts Eczema Risk(09/25/2008, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_69700.html
- Eczema Treatment(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/treatment.html
- Medications and Other Therapies Used to Treat Eczema(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/medications.html
- Moisturizing and Cleansing Key to Treating Atopic Dermatitis(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/moisturizing_cleansing.html
- Treating Eczema with Steroids(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/steroids.html
- Around the Home(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/around_the_home.html
- Daily Skin Care Essential to Control Atopic Dermatitis(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/daily_care.html
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Eczema: Tips on How to Care for Your Skin(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/skin/disorders/176.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/skin/disorders/176.printerview.html
- Preventing Flare-Ups(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/preventing.html
- Stress Reduction Techniques(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/stress_reduction.html
- Keratosis Pilaris(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/keratosis-pilaris/DS00769/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Nummular Eczema(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology) - http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/nummular_eczema.html
- Types of Eczema(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/types.html
- Atopic Dermatitis: Possible Complications(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/complications.html
- Eczema: Frequently Asked Questions(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/FAQ.html
- Infection Common in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/infection.html
- Smallpox Vaccine and Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema(National Eczema Association for Science and Education) - http://www.nationaleczema.org/smallpox/faq.html
- Truth about "Other" Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/update2.html
- Winter Skin Care Guidelines(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/winterizing_tips.html
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Adults(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/atopicDermatitisEczema.htm
- Nummular Dermatitis(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/nummularDermatitis.htm
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatitis(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Dermatitis%22
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatitis, Atopic(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Dermatitis,+Atopic%22
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Eczema(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Eczema%22
- Article: Association between paracetamol use in infancy and childhood, and risk... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18805332&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Analysis of the individual and aggregate genetic contributions of previously... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18774391&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Low dose methotrexate therapy is effective in late-onset atopic dermatitis... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18669134&tool=MedlinePlus
- Eczema -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=eczema[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+systematic[sb]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- EczemaNet: Glossary(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/glossary.html
- Find a Dermatologist(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.aad.org/findaderm/
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Find an Allergist: Search(American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) - http://www.aaaai.org/physref/
Also available in Spanish http://www.aaaai.org/physref/?espanol=yes
- American Academy of Dermatology - http://www.aad.org/
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
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Eczema(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/eczema_atopic_dermatitis.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/general/eczema_atopic_dermatitis_esp.html
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Children(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/child/atopicDermatitisEczema.htm
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Infants(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/infant/atopicDermatitisEczema.htm
- Eek! It's Eczema!(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/eczema.html
- Not Every Child with Atopic Dermatitis Needs Allergy Testing(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/allergy_testing.html
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All about Eczema(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/eczema.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/cuerpo/eczema_esp.html
- Treating Eczema During Pregnancy(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/eczema_during_pregnancy.html
- Rashes - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rashes.html
- Skin, Hair and Nails - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinhairandnails.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Eczema is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/