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Eczema is a very common skin problem in primary care, and is used to describe a group of conditions where there is inflammation in the skin. It can be either acute or chronic, or a combination of the two. Acute eczema presents as a red weeping rash, with the presence of vesicles and exudate. Chronic eczema is the reverse, being dry and scaly with lichenification.
Acne is a common condition, affecting most adolescents, although for the majority it subsides within five years. For some, however, it causes great distress: they feel unattractive, isolated and self-conscious, sometimes developing psychological problems. These people should be encouraged to seek help from their GP, as treatment is available.
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