|
Eczema - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
|
Eczema : (noun)
1: generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin;
particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
Based on WordNet 2.0
|
|
Eczema : \Ec"ze*ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'e`kzema; "ek out _ zei^n to
boil.] (Med.)
An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the
presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small
vesicles, and the discharge of a watery exudation, which
often dries up, leaving the skin covered with crusts; --
called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
|
|
Eczema : Eczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typically lichenification (thickening) and scaling of the skin. Eczema characteristically causes itching
and burning of the skin.
Eczema, which is also called atopic dermatitis , is a very common skin problem. It may start in infancy, later in childhood, or in adulthood. Once it gets underway, it tends not to go quickly
away.
There are numerous types of eczema, including: - deep blisters that itch and burn.
For a comprehensive article on all kinds of eczema, including the diagnosis and treatment, please see Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) .
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
|
|
|
|
Example Usage of Eczema |
 |
MeanRoosterSoup: RT @Thaibird: Well, Eczema is all gone! Skin is soft again! Not itchy! Thank you raw milk! Thank you Birchwood Farm! |
 |
SCNutritionist: Eczema? Salmon 3 x week, almonds, olive oil, leafy greens, carrots, skin brushing, regular exercise and plenty of H2O! http://bit.ly/63hD8P |
 |
unmemom: Sure-fire signs of Eczema: Blotchy red skin, Scaly patches with oozing...http://f144cj-c9c26nk38ishib92ckc.hop.clickbank.net/ |
|
