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Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. The word
"dermatitis" is used to describe a number of different skin rashes
that are caused by infections, allergies, and irritating substances. The rashes
range from mild to severe and can cause the ... |
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Medications used to treat skin conditions include topical and oral
medications.
Some common topical treatments for skin conditions include:
Antibacterials—These medicines, including Bactroban or
Cleocin, are often used to treat or prevent inf... |
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The cold air outside and the dry heat inside combine to rob skin of its
natural moisture, causing skin to become dry, scaly and itchy. Dry skin is most
common among older people, whose skin is thinner and has fewer productive oil
glands. Dry skin also... |
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What is eczema?
Eczema is a general term for a group of conditions that cause the skin to
become inflamed, red, dry, and itchy. In some cases, a rash might develop in one
area or over the entire body. One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic
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