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What Medical Condition Causes Severe Eczema All Over The Body?
a family member has severe eczema all over her body. She has been tested for arthritis and lupus but the tests were negative. What other diseases might cause this extreme skin condition? She s miserable and her dermatologist has not been able to relieve the symptoms
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Hi,
It appears to be atopic dermatitis... it's an autoimmune condition... which needs immediate attention... or else would lead to serious infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saravanan,
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
It appears to be atopic dermatitis... it's an autoimmune condition... which needs immediate attention... or else would lead to serious infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saravanan,
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
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