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.
Itchy skin
At upper extremity, At lower extremity, At scalp, At chest
common
Skin rash and redness
At legs not feet, At feet, At upper extremity except hand, At chest, At hands, At scalp, At face, At neck, At knees, At elbows
Recurrent
Occurs or worsens with weather changes, Occurs after exposure to triggers
At groin, At armpits
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
At arms, At neck, On the legs, At hand or finger, At face, At chest, At scalp
Occurs after exposure to triggers, Occurs or worsens with weather changes
common
Cracked skin on legs
or Cracked skin on arms
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
History of allergy
or Inflammation of the nose caused by allergy
or Family history of allergy
If you have Atopic Dermatitis, then a visit to a dermatologist is highly recommended.
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Dermatologist