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Eczema, other inflammatory conditions may increase post-surgery complications
Atopic dermatitis. Photo by AfroBrazilian via Wikimedia Commons Two new studies presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with eczema or allergic conditions may face more problems after certain types of surgery. The research suggests that the inflammation and immune system changes that come with these conditions can make it harder for the body to heal and may increase the risk of infectio
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