Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurrent skin disease that commonly occurs in early childhood but can continue or start in adulthood. Like other allergies and asthma, atopic dermatitis tends to run in families. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about eczema from an allergy specialist.

Learn how taking dilute bleach baths can improve symptoms of severe eczema.

Treatments for eczema usually involve good skin care such as moisturizers and topical steroid creams. Many people have discovered useful tips on how they are able to deal with their eczema and to keep their skin itching under control.

Learn why sun exposure can actually help people with eczema.

Learn why people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) are prone to infections of the skin from bacterial, viral and fungal causes.

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is described, including presentation at different ages, symptoms, and diagnosis. Discussion also includes common triggers, both irritant and allergic, known to worsen atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis can usually be well controlled with good skin care and prevention measures. When eczema does flare, topical medications typically result in rapid control of symptoms. This article outlines prevention and treatment guidelines for atopic dermatitis.

Elidel and Protopic are relatively new non-steroid topical medications used for the treatment of eczema. In 2005, they were given "black box" warnings by the FDA. Find out more about these medications, how they work, what the warning means and who should use them.

Learn why eczema occurs in different locations of the body at different ages.