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  • noun Plural form of eczema.

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Examples

  • The head wrapper is used to treat eczemas of the scalp, inflammation of the hair follicles, and rheumatic ailments in the head.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • The cold leg wrapper is used for varicose vein inflammations, slow-healing wet ulcers and chronic dry leg ulcers, acute arthritis, bone diseases, tuberculosis of the joints, eczemas, and flat feet, and also for general relief of tired feet.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Shave Grass: Shave grass has a beneficial effect on wounds that are slow to heal, on leg sores, and on running eczemas.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • From an experience in the treatment of thirty cases of different kinds -- viz., obstinate circumscribed moist patches on the hands and arms, intensely itching papular eczema of the flexures and face, infantile moist eczemas, etc. -- he recommends the following procedure.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 Various

  • The commonest form of inflammation of the skin is called _eczema_, and eight-tenths of all eczemas are due to some mild germ, and can be cured by the appropriate poison for it.

    A Handbook of Health Woods Hutchinson 1896

  • Harsh chemicals in Holi colours can cause itching and rashes which lead to eczemas upon scratching.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Prime among these is excessive dryness of the skin termed xerosis and various eczemas.

    Daily News & Analysis 2010

  • In many cases, healing can take months eczemas, May require many different drugs.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

  • In the clinical trial, the company's candidate drug clearly reached its primary objective, demonstrating a significant reduction of total microbes in eczemas compared to placebo.

    unknown title 2009

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