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Is it possible to have an allergy to eczema?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not necessarily: It is possible to have an allergy to different creams, lotions and even prescription medicines that can be used for eczema.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Words matter: Allergy and eczema are two different but related conditions. Someone with eczema usually has other allergic problems. As many as 1/3 of those with eczema have food allergies that aggravate it. You are never allergic to eczema, the words matter and these have specific definitions that exclude the possibility.
Answered 1/9/2018
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