Eczema

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This paper examines eczema, a type dermatitis classified as an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, causing blisters, redness, swelling, oozing, scabbing, scaling and usually itching. It looks at how examples of eczema include allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and nummular dermatitis and analyzes their causes, symptoms and treatment. It also provides information regarding support groups especially for children such the National Eczema Association for Science and Education.

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"Nummular dermatitis is a persistent, usually itch rash and inflammation characterized by coin-shaped spots with tiny blisters, scab, and scales (Dermatitis 1051). The cause is not known. Nummular dermatitis most often affects middle-aged people, and occurs along with dry skin. Although it is most common in winter, the rash may come and go without any apparent reason (Dermatitis 1052). The round spots begin as itchy patches of pimples and blisters that later ooze and form crusts. The rash may be widespread and the spots are more obvious on the backs of the arms or legs, buttocks or torso (Dermatitis 1052). Many different treatments have been used, however, none is effective in everyone. Some treatments include oral antibiotics, corticosteroid creams and injections, as well as ultraviolet light therapy and other drugs (Dermatitis 1052)."

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