Question 1

what does eczema look like?

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Rash: It is a scaly and itchy rash. There may be oozing blisters. There is often skin color change (lighter or darker) and if it has been around a while and the patient has scratched it, the skin can become leather-like. It is most common in infants and can be associated with asthma and/or hay fever.

Question 2

what does eczema look like when it first starts?

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Red, Dry, Scaly: Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin itchy and flaky. More common in people who have allergies. It can also run in families. The symptoms of eczema can include: intense itching, redness, small bumps, skin that flakes off or forms scales. More common in areas around elbow and knee creases, wrists, and sides of the neck. Can also get eczema on hands, forearms, and head.

Question 3

what does atopic eczema look like.  how can it be controlled?

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Differs with age: in infants, mainly face arms, fore arms, legs and thighs, red itchy dry or oozing rash, in adults can have more peripheral distribution, flexures, rash can be more intense, skin thickened and becomes darker, atopic eczema is called 'asthma of the skin' caused by environmental allergens as well as food allergens, avoidance of causative agents, skin care and topical steroids are key in management

Question 4

what does mild eczema normally look like?

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Scaly pink patches: Eczema is an inflammatory condition that is exacerbated by dry skin.  Mild patches are usually pink rough finely scaly patches.  At this stage, moisturizing can simply reverse the problem.  If allowed to dry out more, the area can become more inflamed, and the area can appear more scaly and crusty, requiring prescription topical steroid to calm it down.

Question 5

what does nummular eczema generally look like?

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Coin-like rash: "nummular" means discoid or coin-like.  Nummular eczema is a descriptive term, coin-like dermatitis.  It generally is a reaction to an underlying problem, most commonly dry skin.  Moisturizing is the most helpful, though sometimes your doctor will prescribe a topical steroid if inflammation is severe.

Question 6

what does eczema under the nose look like.

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Dry, cracked: Eczematous skin looks dry, cracked and inflamed.

Question 7

i think i have eczema but i don't know. what does it look like?

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Have It checked: Eczema comes in all sizes, shapes, forms and severity. May present differently in lighter skinned people  and darker skinned people .Only a qualified doctor can tell you for sure whether you have eczema, so if you think you might have eczema , please get it checked out as soon as you can and get treated.

Question 8

what else can look like dyshidrotic eczema on your hands?

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Rash: There are many things that can cause a rash on your hands.  Excessive washing, dry skin not having enough lotion / cremes placed, allergic reaction .... are several causes.  It is difficult to diagnose skin problems without visualizing and closely examining the skin.  Please arrange a physician evaluation.  Good luck.

Question 9

i am a aids ? i have eczema, it look like mosquito bite and tich.

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See a doctor: You should have your doctor look at it. It's hard to guess what it is without seeing it.

Question 10

eczema on lips, what does it look like and how do you get rid of it (the eczema) ? permanently

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Prevention: It appears very similar to chapped lips...red, cracked, crusty, dry, itchy. Preventing inflammation of the lips requires daily maintenance. Avoid licking lips. My favorite lip balm is Carmex and Blistex Medicated. Sometimes topical steroids are necessary.

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