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Is eczema cause of itchy skin all over the body or just the affected(infected) area?

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Eczema and itch: Eczema usually starts on dry skin. Patches of eczema usually itch more intensely but dry skin over the body can be itchy as well.

Dr Omrani agreed

Answered 4/21/2013

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