How do you spell Eczema?
Correct spelling
eczema
Remember: EC-ZE-MA - the 'cz' makes a 'z' sound, like skin boiling out
Why is eczema spelled this way?
From Greek ekzema, something thrown out. EK (out) + ZEIN (to boil). Skin that looks like it is boiling. The 'cz' combination is almost unique to this word in English.
Common misspellings of eczema
exzemaeczmaecxemaeksema
Example
The dermatologist prescribed a topical cream to treat her persistent eczema flare-ups.