eczema
noun
ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə 
ˈeg-zə-mə,
ˈek-sə- : an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
eczematous
ig-ˈze-mə-təs
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Having a family history of asthma is a risk factor for developing the disease and diagnoses of eczema and allergies are also risk factors. 
Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022 But if the reaction is occurring on both hands and feet, Dr. Lazic Strugar might not recommend testing, and her diagnosis may lean more towards eczema or psoriasis, which are more systemic, symmetric, and often involve palms and soles. Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 Some people use it to relieve pain or inflammation, while others may use it to help with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Those with chronic skin conditions—including eczema or psoriasis—are already voicing concerns that they’ll be called out in public due to the appearance of their skin, especially during a flare-up when symptoms become worse. Hannah Smothers, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 The Gentle Cleansing Bar is one of the best body cleansers that can tackle any kind of skin condition, including eczema, body acne and foul body odors. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 Spunberg modified her diet to be free of gluten and dairy in 2016 after developing eczema along with her infant son after giving birth. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 As time passed the pain from the breakup began to subside, but the eczema stuck around. Kathryn Watson, SELF, 14 June 2022 Aveeno is famous for its skincare products formulated that treat dry, irritated, and eczema-prone skin. The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 See More
Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022 But if the reaction is occurring on both hands and feet, Dr. Lazic Strugar might not recommend testing, and her diagnosis may lean more towards eczema or psoriasis, which are more systemic, symmetric, and often involve palms and soles. Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 Some people use it to relieve pain or inflammation, while others may use it to help with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Those with chronic skin conditions—including eczema or psoriasis—are already voicing concerns that they’ll be called out in public due to the appearance of their skin, especially during a flare-up when symptoms become worse. Hannah Smothers, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 The Gentle Cleansing Bar is one of the best body cleansers that can tackle any kind of skin condition, including eczema, body acne and foul body odors. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 Spunberg modified her diet to be free of gluten and dairy in 2016 after developing eczema along with her infant son after giving birth. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 As time passed the pain from the breakup began to subside, but the eczema stuck around. Kathryn Watson, SELF, 14 June 2022 Aveeno is famous for its skincare products formulated that treat dry, irritated, and eczema-prone skin. The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin, borrowed from Greek ékzema, from ekze-, stem of ekzéō, ekzeîn "to boil over, (of disease) break out" (from ek- ec- + zeîn "to boil, seethe") + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at yeast entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1753, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
eczema
noun
ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə
ˈeg-zə-mə,
ˈek-sə-mə
: a skin disease in which the skin is red and itchy and has scaly or crusty patches
Medical Definition
eczema
noun
ec·ze·ma ig-ˈzē-mə ˈeg-zə-mə ˈek-sə-
ˈeg-zə-mə ˈek-sə- : an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened