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...
How Sweat and Saliva Trigger Eczema...Many things can trigger a flare-up of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Some triggers are well known, like irritants in detergents or itchy fabrics. Other irritants, like sweat and saliva, are not...
Antihistamines to Treat Eczema...Histamine is a chemical found naturally in all tissues of the body. It helps send messages between cells and plays a key role in allergies. The role of histamine in...
Antibiotics to Manage Bacterial Skin Infections...People with atopic dermatitis (eczema) have a higher risk of infections. This is because eczema damages the skin barrier, which makes it easier for germs to enter and spread. Scratching...
How Are Allergies and Atopic Dermatitis Related?...Allergies and atopic dermatitis (eczema) often go hand in hand. But experts do not think one causes the other. Instead, shared risk factors and an increased exposure to certain allergens...
Exercise and Atopic Dermatitis...Regular exercise is an important part of overall health and well-being, however, heat and sweat can be common triggers for relapses of atopic dermatitis (AD) also known as atopic eczema...
Eczema and the Risk of Scarring...Eczema is a common skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Many people with atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, wonder whether it can cause scars. The...
Cosmetics and Atopic Dermatitis...Everyone wants to put their best face forward, and cosmetics are often part of a daily routine. Makeup, hair dye, nail products, and perfume may also contribute to an individual’s...
Caring for a Child With Eczema...Parenting a child with atopic dermatitis (eczema) has challenges. Eczema can reduce a child’s quality of life because of itchiness, sleep problems, and the resulting emotional toll. But it is...
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and the Elderly...While most cases of atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) begin in childhood, about 1 in 4 people develop the condition in adulthood. This is called adult-onset atopic dermatitis. Also...
Eczema Across the Lifespan...Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition. It causes the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. This condition can affect people of all ages, from...