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eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (Asthma, hay fever, conjunctivitis, or food Allergies). The skin fails to hold in moisture, becomes dry, then inflamed, itchy and often infected. Various combinations of factors cause the dryness. Allergies leading to an overactive immune system and hereditary dry skin (ichthyosis vulgaris) are the most prominent internal and external factors.
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Is Eczema a genetic condition or is it contagious?
eczema is not hereditary althoug there is a higher risk if the parent does have it or the parent has bad allergies or asthmaYes.
Is eczema a disease or condition?
Eczema is a skin condition, not a disease. It is characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed patches of skin. Eczema is a chronic condition that can be managed with proper treatment and skincare.
What are the chances of getting eczema for life?
The chances of you getting eczema for life is very slim unless you are born with it. Eczema is not a contagious disease that you can get.
How do you spell Xzyma?
The spelling is eczema (a skin disease).
Can a baby die with infantile eczema?
No, a baby with eczema will not die. Eczema is not a life threatening disease, it only causes dry and itchy patches of skin.
What was the difference between eczema and athlete's foot?
Eczema is a disease that causes inflammation of the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. Athlete's Foot is caused by fungi on the skin, not a disease.
Is Treatment of genetic disease the same as genetic treatment of disease?
no but as I see it treatment of genetic disease is treating a genetic problem as a genetic treatment of a disease is using genetics to stop a certain disease that can be treated with genetics
Is chickenpox genetic?
Chickenpox is an infectious disease, not a genetic disease
What are the characteristics of a genetic disease?
A genetic disease is a disease that was either passed onto you and/or your family is known to get that disease. An example of a genetic disease would be CF (Cystic Fibrosis). It occurs when a cell changes it's genetic information.
Is leprosy a genetic disease?
Known as Hansen's Disease, it is not genetic, but caused by an organism.
What is an inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering cracking and oozing or bleeding?
Eczema
Is presymptomatic testing possible for detecting genetic disease?
Depends on the disease. With some, the genetic condition that causes the disease has been identified, and genetic testing can determine if you have the disease before symptoms appear.
