In the 'Symptoms - Skin - Conditions' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about eczema:
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Have you had Eczema? This includes many kinds of red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, thickened and itching skin conditions, and may be known as dermatitis.
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably had it/minor episode(s) now resolved" |
History of eczema |
A symptom |
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"Major episode(s) now resolved" |
History of eczema |
A symptom |
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"Current minor problem" |
Eczema |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Eczema |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Dermatitis
A general term used to refer to eruptions or rashes on the skin.
Eczema
Swelling of the outer skin of unknown cause. In the early stage it may be itchy, red, have small blisters, and be swollen, and weeping. Later it becomes crusted, scaly, and thickened.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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