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How to get rid of eczema, beat the itch and scratch cycle

If you suffer from eczema, then all that itching is making you scratch
  • Eczema is red, flaky and itchy skin, which will often crack and weep.
  • The most common type of eczema is atopic (caused by allergies),
  • However, people may suffer from contact eczema (flare-ups after touching allergens such as nickel or rubber), discoid (which occurs in coin-shaped patches), or seborrheic (eczema of the scalp).

 

If you suffer from eczema, then all that itching is making you scratch. Here are a few tips on how to get rid of eczema and some treatments.

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