: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
Examples of eczema in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Veloz’s eczema routine proves that the best formula for healthier skin is often the simplest one: learning your triggers and consistently using products that lock in moisture.
—
Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
The usual recommendation for psoriasis and eczema is, not surprisingly, a diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, other healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Health conditions that can lead to dark under-eye circles include skin conditions, such as eczema and hyperpigmentation, and respiratory conditions, such as asthma and severe allergies.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
However, eczema could also point to a number of other kinds of dermatitis, such as contact dermatitis, hand eczema, neurodermatitis and dyshidrotic dermatitis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eczema
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
The usual recommendation for psoriasis and eczema is, not surprisingly, a diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, other healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Health conditions that can lead to dark under-eye circles include skin conditions, such as eczema and hyperpigmentation, and respiratory conditions, such as asthma and severe allergies.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
However, eczema could also point to a number of other kinds of dermatitis, such as contact dermatitis, hand eczema, neurodermatitis and dyshidrotic dermatitis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eczema
Cite this Entry
“Eczema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eczema. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Medical Definition
: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share