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    Find Help for Your Atopic Dermatitis

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    Creating a Treatment Plan

    There’s no cure for atopic dermatitis, but you can control it with the right treatment. Learn how you and your doctor can find what works best.

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    Article
    When Your Dry Skin Is Actually Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

    Learn how to tell whether you have atopic dermatitis and why the right diagnosis is important.

    Video
    How Does AD Affect Your Body?

    Is it more than skin deep? All that scratching can lead to more issues.

    Article
    Ways to Soothe Your Skin

    Find out about the various treatments for atopic dermatitis and which ones might be best for you.

    Video
    Why You Shouldn’t Scratch That Itch

    Don’t scratch that itch. Doctors call it the itch-scratch cycle, and it can make your condition worse. Find ways to resist the urge.

    Health Guide
    Questions for Your Doctor

    Topics to discuss at your next appointment.

    Article
    Treatments for More Severe Cases

    When do you need to step up from a topical treatment to one that clears skin body-wide? Learn how your dermatologist will make the decision.

    Article
    Tender Care for Breaks and Bleeds

    Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for your skin and prevent further damage.

    Article
    The Link Between Your Diet and Flares

    Could certain foods trigger the red, itchy skin flares of atopic dermatitis? Your doctor can test you to find out.

    Article
    Rest Comfortably and Curb Sleep Loss

    The itchy rashes that come with atopic dermatitis (AD) can keep you awake. Find out how to dull the itch and get your rest.

    Condition Guide
    Life With Atopic Dermatitis

    Learn more about everyday life with this condition, including when to consider more advanced treatment.

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