Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Overview

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with itchy, red, dry patches, often in childhood.

Symptoms

• •Intense itch
• •Red patches
• •Dry skin
• •Oozing/crusting

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Hanifin-Rajka criteria
• ✓IgE ↑
• ✓Patch testing (if needed)

Treatments

• →Emollients
• →Topical corticosteroids
• →Tacrolimus
• →Dupilumab

Risk Factors