Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It is common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or

hay fever

.
With proper treatment, flare-ups may last one to three weeks.
Symptoms

Itchy skin

common

Skin rash and redness

  • Recurrent

  • Occurs or worsens with weather changes, Occurs after exposure to triggers

common

Dry skin on legs or feet

or Dry skin on arms or hands

or Dry skin at scalp

common

Small pockets of fluid beneath the skin

  • Occurs after exposure to triggers, Occurs or worsens with weather changes

common

Cracked skin

common

Thick skin on arm, wrist, forearm, or hand

or Thick skin on legs or feet

common

Cracks on leg skin

or Cracked skin on arms

Risk factors

History of allergy

or Inflammation of the nose caused by allergy

or Family history of allergy

Treatment
Regular moisturizing and self-care methods: 1-Identifying and avoiding skin irritants. 2-Moisturizing your skin at least twice per day. 3-Take shorter baths or showers. 4-Use only gentle soaps. 5-Dry yourself carefully. If these don't help, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following treatments: 1-Creams that control itching and help repair the skin. 2-Antibiotic cream if your skin has a bacterial infection, an open sore or cracks. 3-Wet dressings. 4-For more-severe cases, oral drugs that control inflammation maybe prescribed.
Recommended specialist

If you have Atopic Dermatitis, then a visit to a dermatologist is highly recommended.

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