infantile eczema

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in·fan·tile ec·ze·ma

eczema in infants; the clinical appearance varies according to the dominant causative mechanism, for example, contact-type hypersensitivity, candidiasis, atopy, seborrhea, or a combination including intertrigo and diaper dermatitis.

infantile eczema

(1) Atopic dermatitis, see there.
(2) “Nappy rash”—UK; “diaper dermatitis”—US.

infantile eczema

1. Atopic dermatitis, see there.

2. Diaper dermatitis.

in·fan·tile ec·ze·ma

(in'făn-tīl ek'sĕ-mă)

Pediatric skin disorder; the clinical appearance varies according to the dominant causative mechanism, e.g., contact-type hypersensitivity, candidiasis, atopy, seborrhea, or a combination including intertrigo and diaper dermatitis.

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