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Eczema
 
 
Eczema is a term used to describe a whole group of skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis. Ezcema is managed in several dermatology practices.
 
Childhood Eczema
If you are making an appointment for a child with eczema or atopic dermatitis (age less than 15), make an appointment in Pediatric Dermatology.
 
Mild Adult Eczema
  • The patient is 15 years or older.
  • The patient has mild eczema (less than 10% of the body surface).
  • Make an appointment in General Dermatology.
 
Moderate to Severe Eczema
  • The patient is 15 years or older.
  • The patient has moderate to severe eczema (more than 10% of the body surface).
  • Or, you are a dermatologist referring a refractory case of atopic dermatitis or eczema.
  • Make an appointment with either Julie Letsinger, MD, Tim Berger, MD or John Koo, MD.
Updated: May 4, 2007
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