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eczema

[ek-suh-muh, eg-zuh-, ig-zee-] / ˈɛk sə mə, ˈɛg zə-, ɪgˈzi- /
NOUN
skin condition
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The 36-year-old believes the creams she was prescribed to manage her life-long struggles with eczema had left her battling with TSW.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Steroid creams have been used since the 1950s, and have helped millions manage their eczema and live a normal life.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Sanofi says amlitelimab continues to have potential to be a meaningful and convenient option for patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Some experts believe it is a debilitating reaction to steroid creams - the first-line treatment for many of the eight million people who have eczema in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Charles now had a long white beard, which he had started growing in 1863 because eczema made it uncomfortable for him to shave.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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