
das Ekzem
eczema
A usually inflammatory skin condition in which the skin becomes red and itchy and may become scaly or ooze.
Der Hautarzt stellte bei ihr ein Ekzem an den Händen fest.
The dermatologist diagnosed her with eczema on her hands.
eczema
das Ekzem, die Ekzeme
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eczema
A usually inflammatory skin condition in which the skin becomes red and itchy and may become scaly or ooze.
Der Hautarzt stellte bei ihr ein Ekzem an den Händen fest.
The dermatologist diagnosed her with eczema on her hands.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ekzeme |
| genitive | des Ekzems |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Ekzem | die Ekzeme |
| accusative | das Ekzem | die Ekzeme |
| dative | dem Ekzem | den Ekzemen |
| genitive | des Ekzems | der Ekzeme |
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'Ekzem' (eczema) is a medical term that is also used in conversations about skin problems and in medical reports.
Der Arzt erklärte ihr, dass das Ekzem regelmäßig kontrolliert werden sollte.
The doctor explained to her that the eczema should be monitored regularly.
Common collocations include 'ein Ekzem behandeln' (to treat eczema), 'ein Ekzem feststellen' (to diagnose eczema), and 'eine Salbe gegen ein Ekzem verschreiben' (to prescribe an ointment for eczema).
Die Ärztin verschrieb eine Salbe gegen das Ekzem.
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the eczema.
With eczema, the affected part of the body is often specified using 'an' or 'am'. After 'an', the dative is used for a stationary location.
Das Ekzem an ihrem Hals ist in den letzten Tagen stärker geworden.
The eczema on her neck has become worse over the past few days.