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I have easily irritated skin that sometimes gets worse by scratching, treatment?
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Eczema: Eczema or dermatitis is easily irritated, itchy skin. Minimize hot bathing and soap, apply gentle moisturizer such as Lubriderm to control scratching. Cortisone may be necessary.
Answered 7/22/2014
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