What is another word for eczema?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛkzəmə] (IPA) 
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes itching, redness, and inflammation. It is also known as atopic dermatitis. Other synonyms for eczema include dermatitis, eczematous dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is caused by external irritants or allergens that come into contact with the skin, while neurodermatitis is triggered by stress or anxiety. Allergic dermatitis is a result of an immune system reaction to an allergen, and eczematous dermatitis is a broad term used to describe any type of eczematous skin condition. Dermatitis is another term used interchangeably with eczema, but it can refer to any type of skin inflammation.
