Eczema
Atopic dermatitis is a very common skin condition primarily seen in young children and associated with allergies and asthma. It commonly presents near the elbows and knees and is characterized by severe, persistent itching. The skin often scales, oozes, and may thicken over time. Infections are common and disease-control may be elusive.
The treatment of atopic dermatitis includes close consultation with an experienced primary-care physician or dermatologist. The treatment plan often includes moisturizers, topical steroids or anti-inflammatory agents, oral anti-itching medications, and perhaps oral immunosuppressive agents.
