Eczema (cont.)
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MDMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. In this Article
 What is the prognosis (outlook) for eczema?Eczema is not a fatal disease, although it can cause significant discomfort. Medical treatments as well as lifestyle modifications can generally provide symptom relief. It is also possible in many situations to avoid known triggers of the condition. Complications such as secondary bacterial infection can be successfully treated with antibiotics. REFERENCES: Reviewed by William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR on 6/1/2012 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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