Many people are affected by Atopic Dermatitis; this disease is characterized by inflamed skin and itchiness and primarily affects the face, the bend of the elbow, and the back of the knee. In worst cases, the majority of the body can be covered. The word atopic was originally used in conjunction with hay fever and asthma.
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is typically seen in people who suffer from or have family members who suffer from these allergies and it is not a contagious disease. Chances of children getting Atopic Dermatitis correlate with their parents, meaning that heredity is a major factor in diagnosis, symptoms usually appear in babies as a scaly skin which is dry and itchy. Scratching can open the skin leaving sores. Gender and race do not seem to play roles in the disease.
Eczema and AD
Any inflammation of the skin is covered by the term eczema, the most severe eczema is AD. Usually when people say eczema, they are actually referring to AD. Other forms of eczema include: allergic contact dermatitis, Dishydrotic Eczema, irritant contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis. Common symptoms include inflammation (characterized by slight swelling and reddish tint) and itching. Blistering, peeling, and draining fluids […]

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