Is the mother to blame in a child with eczema? – Temple Daily Telegram

Jonathan is a 10-month-old child who has been developing an itchy rash on the face, elbows and knees. His skin in these areas looks red, dry and scaly. He has also been scratching these areas frequently. After a yellow crust was noted and his mom took him to the pediatrician she was told he has atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. She asks the doctor what might have caused this.

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition which affects 1 in 10 children. While it is well known that family history of atopy (eczema, asthma, or seasonal allergies) are risk factors for eczema, the exact cause of eczema remains a mystery.

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