Thickened Skin (Lichenification) in Eczema...Atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) can cause long-term inflammation and itchiness. Over time, and after lots of scratching, areas of the skin can become thickened and sometimes scar. Lichenification...
Papules (Skin Lesions) in Eczema...Atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) causes many changes to the skin. It can cause color changes, rashes, itching, scarring, and other symptoms. One common feature of actively inflamed areas of...
Hair Loss in Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) has many symptoms. Along with the skin, it can affect the ears, lips, eyes, and other areas. Eczema can also affect the scalp, making some...
Skin Color Changes and Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, can cause many different skin symptoms. Some of these skin symptoms can change the color of the skin. Color changes may look...
Blisters or Vesicles in Atopic Dermatitis...Blisters are common in atopic dermatitis (eczema). They can come with short-term (acute) inflammation. But blisters also can be caused by other skin or health issues. In some cases of...
Sun Exposure and Eczema...Sun exposure may help improve atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Many people with eczema find that their skin improves or clears in the summertime and in tropical climates. In...
Skin Care Tips and Routines...Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema. It causes skin inflammation, dryness, and itching. Eczema often starts in childhood and can continue into adulthood. There are many skin care tips...
Reducing the Itch-Scratch Cycle...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) causes a significant itch, which naturally motivates the behavior of scratching. However, scratching can cause complications: scratching further damages the skin barrier, leading to a worsening of...
Partnering with Your Child's School or Caregivers...Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) have extra challenges when starting school, whether preschool, elementary school, or even starting with a new caregiver for daycare. AD is common among children, and...
Different Types of Moisturizers for Eczema...Atopic dermatitis is sometimes also known as eczema. The condition damages the barrier of the skin. The barrier is the skin’s outermost layer. When the skin barrier is damaged, the...
Managing Infections With Eczema...It is common for people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) to get skin infections. Most skin infections fall into 3 main categories based on what caused the infection: bacterial, viral, or...
Is There a Link Between Diet and Atopic Dermatitis?...Eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects more than 230 million people worldwide. There is no single cause of eczema. There is also no diet that works for everyone with the condition. However...
Introducing Solid Foods and Breastfeeding with Infants...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a long-term skin condition that makes your skin red and itchy. Most often, this condition is diagnosed in infants and young children. The cause of eczema...
How to Help Your Child Develop a Skin Care Routine...When children are young, the skincare routine that is so important for the treatment and prevention of flares of atopic dermatitis (AD) falls to the parents and caregivers. However, as...
How to Create an Action Plan for Handling Flares...Action plans can be helpful for people living with or caring for a child with atopic dermatitis (AD). A written action plan details the different products and medications used, as...
Stress and Eczema...Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is caused by a combination of factors. These things include your genetics, environmental factors, and dysfunctions in your skin barrier and immune system. One factor that...
Eczema and the Weather...There are many possible triggers for an atopic dermatitis (eczema) flare-up. One common trigger is the weather. Changes in temperature, both warm and cold, can make eczema symptoms worse. Each...
How Eczema Affects the Eyes...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can impact areas of the body beyond the skin. It can also affect the eyes, lips, ears, and more. Eczema and its symptoms can directly affect the...
How Eczema Affects the Ears...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) sometimes affects the ears. When it does, it most commonly affects the outside skin of the ear and around the ear. Symptoms of ear eczema can be...
Prevalence of Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people across the globe. Also called atopic dermatitis, it is characterized by dry, itchy skin. Eczema can be painful, uncomfortable, and...