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Eczema

Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin becomes dry, inflamed, and itchy. Eczema is more common among infants.

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What causes eczema?
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Food allergy is the most frequent cause of chronic eczema. Since allergies are often inherited, there is also a tendency for atopic dermatitis to be hereditary.
What is eczema?
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Eczema is an allergic disorder of the skin, although the underlying allergy is often difficult to determine, as in atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. In allergic contact dermatitis, eczema occurs as a response to an allergen touching the skin. Poison ivy would be a severe case of this condition. Irritant contact dermatitis is a milder form and often occurs with body care products, laundry produc...
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What's the best treatment for eczema?
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Caring for eczema is often focused on reducing the intense itching and dryness associated with the condition. This includes a good daily skin care regimen with the use of mild cleansers and moisturizers to hydrate skin. Dove Beauty Bar for Sensitive Skin is clinically proven to be compatible for people with eczema. It is hypoallergenic, mild and fragrance-free. Learn more about eczema treatment...
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How can I prevent eczema?
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The best known way to prevent eczema is to avoid dry skin. This includes the use of mild cleansers instead of soap and liberal use of effective moisturizers. Dove Beauty Bar for Sensitive Skin is clinically proven to be compatible for people with eczema. It is hypoallergenic, mild and fragrance-free. Learn more about eczema prevention here...
How should eczema affect your bathing routine?
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If you have eczema, you don't want to spend more than 10 minutes in the bath or shower - your skin can't retain the moisture and will start to dry out. Stay away from hot water, too, because it withdraws natural oils from the skin. Finally, using a mild, non-soap cleanser can help to keep skin hydrated. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven suitable for people with eczema. Learn mo...
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If you have eczema, when should you moisturize?
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Don't wait too long after you step out of the shower to moisturize your skin; you need to slather it on within three minutes after bathing. Gently blot your skin with a towel; damp skin will soak up the ointment or cream better. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven suitable for people with eczema. Learn more about eczema here...
What type of bacteria plays a role in eczema?
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Staphylococcus aureus exacerbates, and possibly even triggers, eczema flare ups. It's more commonly found on the skin of people with eczema than those without the skin condition, and it often finds easy access to the body when scratching opens sores in the skin. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven suitable for people with eczema. Learn more about what type of bacteria plays a ro...
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Who suffers from eczema?
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Eczema most commonly affects infants and small children; according to the National Eczema Association, it's estimated that about 90 percent of all eczema patients are diagnosed before they're 5 years old. Some outgrow the disease, but it can persist into childhood and beyond, sometimes even cropping up unexpectedly in adults for the first time. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven...
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What other medical conditions are common in people with eczema?
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People with eczema also frequently suffer from hay fever and asthma, which may continue throughout their lives. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven suitable for people with eczema. Learn more about what other medical conditions are common in people with eczema here...
Is eczema contagious?
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Eczema is not contagious. Researchers, however, do believe there is a genetic link and that eczema can be inherited from one's parents. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar is clinically proven suitable for people with eczema. Learn more about is eczema contagious here...
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