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Allergens
Substances that can cause an allergic reaction.
Allergiccontacteczema
Eczema that can develop following repeated exposure to an allergen
Antibiotics
Drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections
Antihistamines
Drugs that reduce inflammation caused by histamine
Asthma
A natural or inherited tendency to develop allergies and eczema
Atopy
A natural or inherited tendency to develop allergies and eczema
Chronic
Long term
Contagious
Something that can be passed from one person to another (eczema is not contagious)
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, which could include eczema
Dermatologist
A specialist skin doctor
Eczema
Inflammation of the skin causing redness, blistering, and itchiness due to an allergic response or hypersensitivity to internal or external conditions
Emollients
Soothing skin products that increase the water content of dried skin
Flare-up
An attack of eczema symptoms
Handeczema
Eczema of the hands - also known as hand dermatitis
Hayfever
An allergy to inhaled pollen
Immunosuppressants
Drugs that reduce immune system reactions
Irritantcontacteczema
Skin inflammation caused by contact with an irritant substance
Patchtest
A test to identify allergens that cause contact dermatitis/eczema
Retinoid
A chemical related to vitamin A
Steroids
Drugs that control inflammation
UVlighttreatment
Exposure to UV rays that reduces inflammatory activity in the skin
Varicoseveins
Dilated veins in the legs