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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesAtopic Dermatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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   Oct 17, 2022 · Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that causes itchy skin that gets dry and scaly. It tends to come and go and may only be in childhood or may affect you your entire life. In people with light-colored skin, atopic dermatitis looks like red rashes.

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   How long does atopic dermatitis last?

   • Atopic dermatitis can be persistent. You may need to try various treatments over months or years to control it. And even if treatment is successful, symptoms may return (flare). Medicated products applied to the skin. Many options are available to help control itching and repair the skin.

   Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Does atopic dermatitis improve with age?

   • The majority of patients with atopic dermatitis do improve with age. About 30% of patients will develop allergic rhinitis, and 30% will develop asthma. A long-term study that evaluated patients with Atopic Dermatitis indicates that mild to moderate symptoms often persist for a decade or more.

   Atopic Dermatitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   How common is atopic dermatitis?

   • In addition, research shows that atopic dermatitis is more common in non-Hispanic black children and that women and girls tend to develop the disease slightly more often than men and boys do. The most common symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching, which can be severe. Other common symptoms include: Red, dry patches of skin.

   Atopic Dermatitis Treatment, Symptoms & Causes | NIAMS

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › atopicAtopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 15, 2024 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious.

4. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpAtopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP

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   May 15, 2020 · Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory skin disease with a 10% lifetime prevalence. 1 The disease is characterized primarily by scaly,...

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › atopicAtopic dermatitis (eczema) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ...

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   May 15, 2024 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK448071Atopic Dermatitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 8, 2023 · The majority of patients with atopic dermatitis do improve with age. About 30% of patients will develop allergic rhinitis, and 30% will develop asthma. A long-term study that evaluated patients with Atopic Dermatitis indicates that mild to moderate symptoms often persist for a decade or more.

   • Author: Logan Kolb, Sarah J. Ferrer-Bruker
   • Published: 2023/08/08

   • Affiliations: VCOM/Orange Park Medical Center

7. www.merckmanuals.com › atopic-dermatitis-eczemaAtopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - Dermatologic Disorders - Merck ...

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   Prognosis |. Key Points |. More Information. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors.

8. www.niams.nih.gov › health-topics › atopic-dermatitisAtopic Dermatitis Treatment, Symptoms & Causes | NIAMS

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   Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin. It is a common condition that usually begins in childhood; however, anyone can get the disease at any age.