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What are some common symptoms of eczema and how often do you see it as an allergist? also what are the treatment techniques and the cure rate of this?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ECZEMA SYMPTOMS: ECZEMA IS A COMMON ITCHY RASH OFTEN IN THE BENDS OF THE ELBOWS AND THE BENDS OF THE KNEES. IT OFTEN RUNS IN FAMILIES AND GETS WORSE IN COLDER CLIMATES AND DURING STRESSFUL SITUATIONS. ALLERGISTS AND DERMATOLOGISTS USUALLY TAKE CARE OF THIS DISORDER.

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Answered 3/30/2018

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