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A member asked:

Is there a specific age range that eczema mostly affects?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

AGE OF ECZEMA: USUALLY FROM A FEW MONTHS OLD TO CHILDHOOD. HOWEVER IT CAN LAST INTO ADULTHOOD.

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Typically it starts: in childhood but age of onset can be any age

Dr Ezeokoli and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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