eczema

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mange erysipelas ichthyosis erythema pemphigus eruption inflammation asthma rash leprosy dermatitis lupus scabies conjunctivitis herpes
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Hypernyms

disease skin disease disease of the skin skin disorder

Hyponyms

dermatitis Kaposi's varicelliform eruption eczema vaccinatum lichtenoid eczema chronic eczema eczema hypertrophicum

Phrases with the word

housewife's eczema mercurial eczema eczema-thrombocytopenia-immunodeficiency syndrome

Examples

A common type of hand eczema, it worsens in warm weather. Source: Internet

Allergic diseases like eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergies have become more common over the last 30 years. Source: Internet

Health Foot suffered from asthma until 1963 (which disqualified him from service in World War II) and eczema until middle age. citation In October 1963 he was involved in a car crash, suffering pierced lungs, broken ribs, and a broken left leg. Source: Internet

According to the NEA, the more oil in a moisturizer, the better it usually is at improving eczema symptoms. Source: Internet

And eczema, psoriasis, skin infections and rosacea have also been associated with RA. Source: Internet

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone ), while in more severe cases a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate ) may be used. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ECV ECWC ecycle eczema herpeticum eczema hypertrophicum eczema madidans