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Exema

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Updated March 03, 2008

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Exema is a common misspelling for eczema, a chronic skin condition that can cause an itchy rash, which may be red, rough, irritated, scaly, and oozing. The rash typically begins in early infancy and almost always by 5 years. Although the rash does usually come under control and go away with proper treatment, it will likely come back at times.

Also Known As: Atopic Dermatitis
Alternate Spellings: Eczema
Common Misspellings: exema, eccema, ecsema, exima, ekzema, ecsema
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Exema is one of the more common misspellings for eczema, a chronic skin condition that can cause an itchy rash in infants and children.
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