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Can eczema be outgrown?
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My baby has eczema. Will he have it for life or will it lesson with age?
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Dr Anne Halbert
Dermatologist
Dr Anne Halbert is a paediatric dermatologist in Perth, Western Australia. After completing her dermatology training and becoming a Fellow of the Australasian College of … View Profile
Yes, eczema can be outgrown. About 90% of children eventually outgrow the problem, although it may come back in adult life in a different form, such as hand dermatitis.
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