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What is Eczema?
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin and is a form of dermatitis and is characterized by dry, red, scaly skin that often itches uncontrollably, and is mainly found of the flexor joints of the body such as the elbows, wrists, and knees. In severe cases the skin can be blistered, flake off, bleed or ooze with pus. Scarring does not often take place as a result of eczema but most sufferers do notice skin discolorations due to healed lesions.
There is no exact cause for eczema, although it is a genetic disease. However, it is thought that eczema occurs as a result of the body overreacting to an unknown trigger. Some people have their eczema flare up when it is too hot or too cold, others when they use a particular soap or detergent. Allergies and stress can cause eczema to become worse.
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