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What Eczema Looks Like
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Updated February 23, 2009

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Learn what eczema looks like.

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an itch that when scratched, turns into a rash. Eczema appears as dry, red, flaky patches on the skin, often seen on the inside of the elbows and behind the knees.

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