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Dermatitis/Eczema

Description:

Dermatitis is a catch-all term for an inflammation of the skin or non-contagious skin rash. Contact dermatitis is usually caused by an allergic reaction or irritation and is usually short term. Eczema refers to a type of atopic dermatitis that tends to be chronic.

Precautions:

Massage may be contraindicated depending on the source and severity of the rash. Massage would not be indicated if the rash is very inflamed or blistered.

Can be alleviated by:

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