WEBMay 9, 2023 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious. People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing food allergies, hay fever and ...
WEBOct 17, 2022 · Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that causes itchy skin that gets dry and scaly. It tends to come and go and may only be in childhood or may affect you your entire life. In people with light-colored skin, atopic dermatitis looks like red rashes. People with darker skin may develop brown, purple or gray rashes. Advertisement.
WEBAug 2, 2022 · Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, a skin condition that makes you itch and leaves red blotches, usually on your face, arms, and legs. While it happens most often in children, it ...
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Treatment. Treatment of atopic dermatitis may start with regular moisturizing and other self-care habits. If these don't help, your health care provider might suggest medicated creams that control itching and help repair skin. These are sometimes combined with other treatments. Atopic dermatitis can be persistent.
WEBEczema refers to a group of conditions that cause inflamed skin. Signs of inflamed skin include a rash, itchiness, and excessive dryness. There are several types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type. Other types of eczema include contact dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. When talking about atopic dermatitis, many people …