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Eczema is a common recurring, inflammatory skin condition that causes uncomfortable itching. How much do you know about treating eczema?
Are You An Expert on Eczema Treatment?
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a
How many types of eczema are there?
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C
None of the above
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1 type
5 types
8 types
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Eczema is actually an umbrella term that applies to eight types: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, hand eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. Of these types, atopic dermatitis is the most common.
Incorrect
correct
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Not contagious at all
It depends on the type
A little contagious
Extremely contagious
How contagious is eczema?
Despite common misconceptions, eczema is not contagious, and you can’t get it by coming into contact with someone with the condition.
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Which of the following is a symptom of eczema?
All of the above
Oozing or crusting
Red, inflamed skin
Itchy skin
Although eczema symptoms can vary from person to person, common ones include itching skin, red and inflamed skin, and oozing or crusting around affected patches.
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In your senior years
In your early twenties
In early childhood
At what age is eczema most common?
Although you can develop eczema at any age, it’s most common in early childhood, especially in newborns. Early childhood eczema tends to disappear by the age of six.
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Surgery
Biologics
Topical corticosteroids
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for eczema?
Immunosuppressants
There are several options for treating eczema, including topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, immunosuppressants and biologics.
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Biologics are injectable drugs that can treat inflammatory disorders like severe eczema. What do biologics target for eczema treatment?
Interleukin proteins
T cells
B cells
Biologics can target a type of protein called an interleukin. These proteins normally help our bodies fight off invaders, but the immune system of a person with eczema sends out too many interleukins, leading to inflammation. Biologics block these proteins.
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Hypnosis
Yoga
Which of the following is a recommended complementary treatment for eczema?
Meditation
Some experts believe there’s a strong connection between stress and inflammatory conditions like eczema, and yoga, hypnosis or meditation may provide relief from symptoms.
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A rheumatologist
A pulmonologist
What type of specialist treats eczema?
A dermatologist
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For eczema treatment, you would seek out a dermatologist.
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