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How Does Atopic Eczema Affect the Skin

Editorial Team

By Editorial Team

July 9, 2018

Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, affects the skin, causing itchiness, dryness, scaly patches, or weepy, blistering patches. To understand how atopic dermatitis (AD) affects the skin, it’s important to review the purpose and structure of the skin.

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