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Eczema Eczema Basics

Eczema can run in families


While the exact causes of eczema are unknown, experts say that several factors seem to contribute to the tendency to have this skin condition. Hypersensitivity reactions, such as asthma, allergies or eczema often run in families. When determining if a condition is actually eczema, looking at a family history is one of the factors that help experts make their diagnosis.


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