Are eczema and atopic dermatitis the same thing? Not exactly, according to experts. “They are often used interchangeably because they look the same,” says Annette (Nikki) Sullivan, MD, a dermatologist ...

If you have atopic dermatitis, a skin condition commonly known as eczema, prescription creams or other topical medicines and moisturizers are usually enough to manage it. However, if your eczema is ...

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes extreme dryness, itchy rashes, scaly patches, and blisters that can ooze, crust, and flake. It affects people of all ages, all over ...

Atopic dermatitis, also known as exzema, often appears before a child’s first birthday and causes itchy skin that is red, warm, and tender. This is a common skin disease in children. It is so common ...

Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that result in skin irritation and inflammation. The most common form of eczema, known as atopic dermatitis, is characterized by persistent itching ...

Dry skin, raised bumps or a rash, and itchiness can all be symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema. AD affects about 16.5 million adults in the United States. Perhaps ...

Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...