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Eczema
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Eczema
Eczema (from Greek ἔκζεμα ēkzema, "to boil over") is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). In England, an estimated 5.7 million or about one in every nine people have been diagnosed with the disease by a clinician at some point in their lives.... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
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eczema
[n] - generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=eczema
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eczema
a condition characterised by dry, irritated skin Found op http://www.babycentre.co.uk/glossary/e/
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Eczema
A skin disease characterised by erythema (redness), pruritus (itching), desquamation (scaling).
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Eczema
inflammation of the skin, usually causing itchiness and sometimes blisters and scaling; may be caused by allergies, but often occurs for no apparent reason Found op http://www.medichecks.com/glossary.cfm?ltr=E
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Eczema
A skin rash characterized by itching, scaling, swelling, blistering, and oozing of the skin
Found op http://www.dwp.gov.uk/medical/med_conditions/glossary.html
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Eczema
A chronic dermatitis, more common in those with thin skin or allergies of an atopic or IgE-mediated type, and often clearly and distinctly aggravated by emotional stress.
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Eczema
Our Eczema Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Eczema Eczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typically vesicles (tiny blister-like raised areas) in the first stage followed by erythema (reddening), edema (swelling), ... Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=15770
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Eczema
Ec'ze·ma noun [ New Latin , from Greek 'e`kzema ; 'ek out + zei^n to boil.] (Medicine) An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and ... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/8
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eczema
<dermatology> A pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents. ... It is characterised in the acute stage by erythema, oedema associated with a serous exudate between the cells of the epidermis (spongiosis) and an inflammatory infiltrate in... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?eczema
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eczema
noun generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=eczema
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eczema
(ek´zә-mә) a superficial inflammatory process involving primarily the epidermis, marked early by redness, itching, minute papules and vesicles, weeping, oozing, and crusting, and later by scaling, lichenification, and often pigmentation. This is a common allergic reaction in children, a... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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Eczema
• (n.) An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum. Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/eczema/
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eczema
(Gr. ekzein to boil out) a pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents, characterized in the acute stage by erythema, edema associated with a serous exudate between the cells of the epidermis (spongiosis) and an inflammatory infiltrate in the d... Found op http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio28.html
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eczema
A form of dermatitis, usually with redness and scaling. Eczema is often familial, being worst in childhood, and is associated with hay fever and asthma. Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/E/eczema.html
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Eczema
A non-contagious allergic skin condition that is characterized by dry, itching skin. The itching that accompanies eczema often leads to scratching. The scratching them produces weeping, infected skin. The weeping and crusted skin is what doctors refer to as eczema. Sufficent scratching will produce ... Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/E/1
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eczema
eczema (ek'sumu) , acute or chronic skin disease characterized by redness, itching, serum-filled blisters, crusting, and scaling. Predisposing factors are familial history of allergic disorders (hay fever, asthma, or eczema) and sensitivity to contact allergens or certain foods. The condition is... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0816731.html
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Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease. Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/EE.HTM
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eczema
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′zĕ-mă, eg′zĕ-mă, eg-zē′mă Definitions: 1. Generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin, particularly with vesiculation in the acute stage, typically erythematous, edematous, papular, and crusting; followed often by ... Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=27879
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eczema
Inflammatory skin condition, a form of dermatitis, marked by dryness, rashes, itching, the formation of blisters, and the exudation of fluid. It may be allergic in origin and is sometimes complicated by infection Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0001071.html
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eczema
a skin disorder that is characterized by itching, scaling, thickening of the skin, and is usually located on the face, elbows, knees, and arms. Found op http://www.yourskinandsun.com/dermg.html
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Eczema
A group of conditions characterized by an itching inflammation of the skin. In less severe cases the person has a reddening or inflammation of the skin. In more severe cases there is a thickening and change in the pigmentation of the skin. Common trigger factors can include heat, contact with deterg... Found op http://savingmyhair.com/component/content/article/28.html
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Eczema
A broad term encompassing acute and chronic superficial inflammatory conditions often associated with pruritus or burning. Found op http://missinglink.ucsf.edu/lm/DermatologyGlossary/e.html
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eczema
A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching, and may occur over a long period of time. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=E
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Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy. Found op http://www.make-upusa.com/articles/cosmeticterms.htm
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