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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

Overview

Eczema could be due to a genetic problem, or a result of the adverse effect of certain medication.

Causes


Common Medications with Eczema as the Adverse Drug Effect


Table 1. More Common types of Eczema.
Medication
Cidofovir
Flurbiprofen
Olaparib
Siltuximab
Sorafenib
Tiagabine

References

  1. Walley AJ, Chavanas S, Moffatt MF; et al. (2001Mutations in this gene are known to cause). "Gene polymorphism in Netherton and common atopic disease". Nat. Genet. 29 (2): 175–8. doi:10.1038/ng728. PMID 11544479. Check date values in: |year= (help)
  2. Palmer, C.N. et al. (2006) Common loss-of-function variants of the epidermal barrier protein filaggrin are a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis. Nature Genetics 38(4), 441-6. PMID 16550169
  3. "'Blood chemicals link' to eczema -- Scientists have identified two blood chemicals linked to itchy eczema, offering new treatment possibilities". BBC News. 26 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-16.