It cannot be spread from one person to another in any way.

Eczema’s root causes are likely related to genetics and an overreactive immune system.

Eczema flares usually have environmental causes.

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Irritants such as chemical soaps, allergens, temperature changes and stress can alltrigger eczema symptoms.

Symptoms include dry, cracked, itchy skin that may become swollen and inflamed.

In some cases the skin around the eyes may darken.

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Skin can also become raw and sensitive from scratching.

He earned his medical degree from Dartmouth.

Dr. Tsui is committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology.

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His research focuses on utilizing state-of-the-art ophthalmic imaging technology to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of uveitis.

He is a co-investigator in several multicenter clinical trials investigating therapeutics for uveitis.

He is the author of over 80 peer-reviewed publications and has given talks at national and international conferences.

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Along with his clinical and research responsibilities, Tsui teaches medical students and residents.

He also serves on the editorial board ofOphthalmologyand the executive committee of the American Uveitis Society.

Her professional interests include Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic and laser procedures, and immunodermatology.

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Mohiba Tareen, MD, is a nationally acclaimed board-certified dermatologist.

She practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology at her Minnesota medical practice, Tareen Dermatology.

Cosmetically, Tareen believes in subtle and natural aesthetic enhancements.

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Jacquelyn Dosal, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida in Coral Gables.

She practices general, medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology.Dr.

She is a member of the voluntary faculty at the University of Miami.

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Amy Spizuoco, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist.

She did her undergraduate training at Binghamton University, majoring in Italian and biology.

She went to medical school at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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After medical school, she completed her dermatology residency at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAlta Dermatology in Arizona.

She is on the editorial boards ofPractical DermatologyandDermatology Times.

Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and the founder of Skincare Junkie.

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