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Airborne contact dermatitis

An eczema flare caused by allergens dispersed in the air (like pollen or dust), characteristically affecting exposed skin such as the face, neck, and eyelids.

Contact sensitization

A sudden worsening or spreading of eczema due to the development of a new allergic contact dermatitis, often to a topical medication being used for treatment.

Eczema herpeticum

A serious exacerbation caused by a superimposed herpes simplex virus infection, leading to a sudden, widespread eruption of monomorphic, umbilicated vesicles and "punched-out" erosions.

Photoaggravated eczema

A flare of pre-existing atopic dermatitis specifically on sun-exposed areas after exposure to UV light.

Secondary Staphylococcal infection

The most common cause of an eczema flare, characterized by increased redness, weeping, and the development of golden-yellow "honey-colored" crusts.

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