Hi LainOth - thanks for getting into contact with us. I can see that your heel looks sore. If your doctor thinks it is atopic dermatitis, then chances are it is. If you're unsure I would seek a second opinion from another doctor. On first glance it looks like a bit of contact dermatitis, but I am no doctor!!! Get a second opinion from a professional and let us know. Have you any creams or ointments to use to relieve the itchiness? Thanks again for sharing! Pete (Atopic dermatitis.net -site moderator)