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Updated 2 years ago,May 18, 2023
What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)?
Simply put, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is a condition that makes skin red and itchy.
While its common in children, it can also occur at any age.
Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically.
It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.
What are the symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis?
Who gets Atopic Dermatitis?
It typically affects people with an atopic tendency clustering with hay fever, asthma, and food allergies.
Atopic dermatitis usually starts in infancy, affecting up to 20% of children.
Approximately 80% of children affected develop it before the age of 6 years.
All ages can be affected.
How is Atopic Dermatitis treated?
Its a complex disease that has no cure.
MYTH:Children outgrow AD.
To prevent AD from worsening and to relieve symptoms, dermatologists recommend treating it.
MYTH:To reduce flare-ups, cut back on bathing.
Research shows otherwise.FACT:Taking a short, daily lukewarm bath or shower helps.
Bathing removes bacteria and other germs from the skin, which can reduce skin infections.
Many people with AD get skin infections.
