: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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Not much has changed over the past 30 years in beauty, with ingredients such as cortisone, salicylic acid, and coal tar still being used to treat common conditions such as eczema, acne, and dandruff.
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Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Christopher Brooks agrees and adds that scratching breaks down the skin barrier, which can lead to worsening of conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The areas around my eyes and nose are also prone to eczema and redness.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Her husband, who has struggled with chronic eczema, shares the same passion.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Christopher Brooks agrees and adds that scratching breaks down the skin barrier, which can lead to worsening of conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The areas around my eyes and nose are also prone to eczema and redness.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Her husband, who has struggled with chronic eczema, shares the same passion.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Eczema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eczema. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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