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Is my 5 month-old too young to get eczema?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: The term eczema has been used interchangeably with atopic dermatitis. Eczematoid lesions in infant include atopic dermatitis which starts as early as 4 weeks of age.

Dr Carter and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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