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Eczema is a catchall term for a variety of itchy skin inflammations/rashes which may be characterized by redness, oozing, crusting, blistering, scaling, and/or hardening. It can be caused/aggravated by both internal and/or external substances. Eczema types/names are typically descriptive of where on the body the lesions are, a physical characteristic of or the origin of. The most common is Atopic Dermatitis with some others being Contact Dermatitis, Hand Eczema, Nummular Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Pompholyx, Seborrheic Dermatitis.

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• AAD: Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/atopic-dermatitis
  Patient information from the American Academy of Dermatology, including a description of the condition, treatment information and links.

• Eczema Pictures

  http://www.eczemapictures.org/
  Collection of eczema pictures of different types.

• Eczema Treatments

  http://topeczematreatments.com/
  A resource for those suffering from Eczema. Information pertaining to irritants, symptoms and treatment pathways.

• Eczema Zones

  http://www.eczemazones.co.uk/
  Support for people living with eczema in the UK. The site has different zones for infants, juniors, teens, adults and parents.

• eMedicine: Atopic Dermatitis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/762045-overview
  Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic pruritic skin condition usually beginning in infancy.

• eMedicineHealth: Eczema

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/eczema/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource providing an overview of eczema and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Itchy Baby

  http://www.itchybaby.co.uk/
  Eczema advice and treatment specifically for babies. From creams through to dietary recommendations and washing techniques.

• MedicineNet: Eczyma (Atopic Dermatitis)

  http://www.medicinenet.com/atopic_dermatitis/article.htm
  Doctor written consumer health information. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis and long-term treatment.

• Medinfo: Eczema

  http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/eczema.html
  Easy to understand information for patients with eczema, which is an inflammation of the skin that may cause dryness, flakiness, heat and itching. Written by a UK general practitioner.

• MIO's World

  http://members3.jcom.home.ne.jp/mioworld/E.top.html
  MIO is a Japanese dermatologist and a severe atopic dermatitis patient herself. This is MIO's case history without corticosteroid therapy with thoughts about AD.

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Ezcema

  http://www.molnlycke.com/patient/en/Skin-Zone/Ease-the-itching-and-scratching/Eczema/
  An educational site for atopic eczema sufferers, their carers and healthcare professionals. An informative environment where guidance is given on this disorder and the wet wrapping technique.

• National Eczema Association

  http://www.nationaleczema.org/
  Educational resources for the prevention and treatment of eczema and related skin complaints.

• NHS Choices: Eczema (Atopic)

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eczema-(atopic)/
  Provides information on this chronic skin condition. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• NHS Choices: Eczema (Discoid)

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eczema-(discoid)/
  Provides information on this skin disorder, also known as nummular eczema. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• NHS Choices: Varicose Eczema

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eczema-(varicose)-/
  Provides information on this chronic skin condition that affects the legs. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

• NIH: Atopic Dermatitis

  http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp
  This booklet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called eczema), parents and carers of children with atopic dermatitis.

• The Merck Manual: Dermatitis

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/itching-and-dermatitis/overview-of-dermatitis
  Symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatments for various types of eczemas.

• The National Eczema Society

  http://www.eczema.org/
  Free information for eczema and dermatitis sufferers.

• Types of Eczema

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/dyshidrotic-eczema
  A comprehensive online eczema resource from the American Academy of Dermatology.

• WebMD - Eczema Health Center

  http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/
  Find information, prevention and treatment for different types of eczema.

• What Is Eczema?

  http://www.what-is-eczema.com/
  Understanding eczema. The types, the causes and the treatments. Need to know information and patient experiences.

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