eczemas
Itchy skin conditions
Eczemas is the plural of eczema, a skin condition marked by inflammation, itching, and redness.
The plural typically appears in medical contexts distinguishing types or instances: The dermatologist had seen dozens of eczemas in her career.
Most everyday usage treats eczema as uncountable: My eczema flares up in winter.
Genetically prone to allergies
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- stasisState of inactivity
- neurodermatitisScratch-induced skin thickening
- discoidResembling a flat circle
varicose · infantile · childhood · occupational · allergic · irritant · chronic · acute
Sudden intensifications of trouble
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- rashesIrritated skin patches
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
inflammation · skin conditions · outbreaks · irritation · plaques · scaling · redness · weeping
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- emollientsSkin-softening agents
- moisturizersSkin-hydrating topical products
- topical creamsMedicated skin applications
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
ointments · hydrocortisone · immunosuppressants · phototherapy · biologics · ceramides · coal tar · patch testing
Immune reaction triggers
- irritantsThings causing vexation
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- pet danderShed skin from animals
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
stress · sweat · wool · detergents · fragrances · soaps · dry air · humidity
atopic
Genetically prone to allergies
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- stasisState of inactivity
- neurodermatitisScratch-induced skin thickening
discoid · varicose · infantile · childhood · occupational · allergic · irritant · chronic · acute · moderate
flare-ups
Sudden intensifications of trouble
dermatitis · inflammation · skin conditions · outbreaks · irritation · plaques · scaling · redness · weeping · crusting
corticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- emollientsSkin-softening agents
- moisturizersSkin-hydrating topical products
- topical creamsMedicated skin applications
antihistamines · ointments · hydrocortisone · immunosuppressants · phototherapy · biologics · ceramides · coal tar · patch testing · elimination diet
allergens
Immune reaction triggers
- irritantsThings causing vexation
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- pet danderShed skin from animals
pollen · stress · sweat · wool · detergents · fragrances · soaps · dry air · humidity · dairy
eczemasskin infections
Pathogen-caused dermis ailments
bacterial infections · fungal infections · cellulitis · impetigo · ringworm
- eczema creamMedicated lotion for rashes
- eczema flareSkin condition worsening
- eczema flare-upAcute dermatitis episode