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Eczema is not contagious, but it can make you more prone to a skin infection that is – Insider – INSIDER
You can’t pass eczema to another person, but the condition can lead to open sores that are gateways for infectious bacteria like staph or impetigo.
Eczema is a common skin condition that affects up to 15 million Americans. The condition usually results in red, itchy, dry skin, and it can range from mild to severe.
There are seven types of eczema, and none of them are contagious. However, the condition can lead to dry, cracked skin that can easily break open, offering a gateway for harmful bacteria, that can cause contagious infections.
So while eczema, itself, is not contagious, skin infections that may come from eczema can be contagiou…
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