A 35-year-old member asked:
Is eczema common in babies?
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Dr. Manav Singlaanswered
Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
10-30%: Eczema is very common in babies, kids and adults. About 10-30% of people have eczema. It is often found in people with asthma or allergic rhinitis (allergies).
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A Verified Doctoranswered
23 years experience
Yes: Eczema is common after the first few months of life. Moderate to severe eczema in children is triggered by a food allergy in greater than 40% of children, although very uncommon to be triggered by a food allergy in adults.
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