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

Examples of eczema in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Suitable not only for sensitive skin but for those with eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis, this is one of those rare products that delivers great results to all skin types. —Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024

May Fight Dry, Red, or Itchy Skin The omega-3s in fish oil may help keep skin moisturized, which could help with conditions like psoriasis and eczema. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024

In other good news, CBD can also help with acne, psoriasis, and eczema. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's eczema drug for use in adults and children 12 and older. —Reuters, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024

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-

: a skin disease marked by redness, itching, and scaly or crusty lesions

Medical Definition

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-ˈzem-ət-əs 

adjective