Atopic Dermatitis Directory
Atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, is a chronic skin problem that causes dry skin, intense itching, and a red, raised rash. In severe cases, the rash forms clear, fluid-filled blisters. Atopic dermatitis is more common in babies and children, although adults may develop atopic dermatitis, too. It is not clear what causes atopic dermatitis, but people who have the skin problem often have a sensitive immune system and suffer from allergies and asthma. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about atopic dermatitis, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
-
Dermatitis Symptoms
Learn about symptoms of the various types of dermatitis.
-
Skin Conditions in Dark Skin
WebMD explains how skin conditions such as vitiligo, eczema, and acne affect dark skin more frequently or with more severity.
-
Dermatitis Treatments
An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatitits, a common skin condition.
-
Treatment When Your Eczema Gets Worse
Eczema not responding to home care? Here are some medicines and therapies that may help.
Features
-
The Mind-Skin-Health Connection
Your skin is connected to more than your insides. This living suit is united with your mind, your emotions, and your health so intimately that some experts say relaxation is one of the best skin products you could ever use.
-
Sensitive Skin: Is It a Myth?
Sensitive skin is a common complaint but hard to diagnose. No two people have the same symptoms or react to the same triggers.
-
10 Winter Skin Care Tips: Banish Dry Skin
Experts offer 10 tips for banishing dry skin and giving your winter skin care regimen a boost.
-
Dry Skin: Soothing the Itch in Winter
Does your dry skin make you want to hibernate? Soothe the itch this winter with these easy skin care tips.
Video
Slideshows & Images
-
Picture of Eczema Herpeticum
Eczema herpeticum. Widespread punched-out lesions on a child with atopic dermatitis and superimposed herpes simplex infection.
-
Winter Skin Hazards
Winter can bring chapped lips, dry skin, and cracked heels -- even frostbite. Use this slideshow to identify top winter threats to your skin and what you can do about them.
-
Picture of Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema.
-
Images of Childhood Skin Problems
Hives, ringworm, warts: just a few skin conditions often seen in babies and children. How can you recognize these common childhood conditions -- and is home treatment possible?