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Secondary infection

An infection that develops after another condition, such as eczema, breaks or weakens the skin.

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Eczema in babies explained

Eczema in babies explained

What eczema in babies actually is Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. In babies, it usually shows up as recurrent patches of dry, itchy, irritated skin rather than a single fixed rash. The underlying problem is thought to be a combination of impaired skin-barrier function and immune dysregulation, which makes the […]