eczema

noun

ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə ˈeg-zə-mə ˈek-sə-

: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened

eczematous

ig-ˈze-mə-təs

adjective

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Opzelura, its skin cream for eczema grew 24% organically, and the oncology portfolio grew 69% to $222 million, led by three newer drugs that each posted more than 60% growth. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Tips for Introducing Allergenic Foods to Babies Doctors are typically in agreement with introducing allergenic foods early, especially for babies with high risk, like those with eczema or an egg allergy. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026 The best way to minimize eczema itch is to address the inflammation driving the condition, the study authors say. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 30 July 2026 Notably for this article, Watchmaker also shuts down the myth that people with rosacea, eczema or sensitive skin can’t use retinol. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eczema

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Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, borrowed from Greek ékzema, from ekze-, stem of ekzéō, ekzeîn "to boil over, (of disease) break out" (from ek- ec- + zeîn "to boil, seethe") + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at yeast entry 1

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circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eczema was circa 1753

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eczema

noun

ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə ˈeg-zə-mə

ˈek-sə-

: a skin disease marked by redness, itching, and scaly or crusty lesions

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eczema

noun

ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə ˈeg-zə-mə ˈek-sə-

: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened

eczematous

ig-ˈzem-ət-əs

adjective

eczema

noun

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