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Alternate Name(s): Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic ...... Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder categorized by scaly and itching rashes. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like asthma , hay fever , or eczema.
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This is a public information piece.This booklet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called eczema), parents and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis, and others interested in learning more about the disease. ... Defining Atopic Dermatitis...
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This is an easy-to-read public information piece. Atopic dermatitis is a long-term skin disease. ... What Is Atopic Dermatitis? Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public...
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Atopic dermatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) (a type of eczema) is an inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disease. It has been given names like "prurigo Besnier," "neurodermitis," "endoge...
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Get information on atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema) causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, treatment and medications. Learn if this itchy skin rash is contagious. ... Atopic dermatitis is a very common, often chronic (long-lasting) skin disease that affects a large percentage of the world's population. It is also...
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www.medicinenet.com/atopic_dermatitis/article.htm
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A common skin condition, atopic dermatitis is frequently described as "the itch that rashes." Intensely itchy patches form. These patches can be widespread or limited to a few areas. Scratching often leads to redness, swelling, cracking, "weeping" of clear fluid, crusting, and scaling of the skin.
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Atopic dermatitis is a common, potentially debilitating condition that can compromise quality of life. Its most frequent symptom is pruritus. Attempts to relieve the itch by scratching simply worsen the rash, creating a vicious circle.
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Patient information: A handout on atopic dermatitis, written by the author of this article, is provided on page 530. ... Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition that usually affects children. It is a chronic disease, with periods of remission and flare-ups, that adversely affects the quality of life...
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