Atopic dermatitis – National Library of Medicine – PubMed Health

Atopic dermatitis is along-term(chronic)skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. A.D.A.M.

Other forms of eczema include:

Atopicdermatitis is due to a skinreaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin. The reaction leads to ongoing swelling and redness. People with atopic dermititis may be more sensitive because their skin lacks certain proteins.

Atopic dermatitisis most common in infants. It may start as early as age 2 to 6 months. Many people outgrow it by early adulthood.

People withatopic dermatitisoften have asthma or seasonal allergies.There is often a family history of allergiessuch as asthma, hay fever, or eczema. People with atopic dermatitis oftentest positive toallergy skin tests.However, atopic dermatitis is not caused by allergies.

The following can makeatopic dermatitissymptoms worse:

Allergies to pollen, mold, dust mites, or animals

Cold and dry air in the winter

Colds or the flu

Contact with irritants and chemicals

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