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Atopy on the ankles

Dermatitis, atopic in an infant

Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face

Dermatitis, atopic on the arms

Dermatitis, atopic on the legs

Dermatitis, perioral

Dermatitis, reaction to tinea

Dermatographism - arm

Eczema, atopic - close-up

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg

Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis

Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis, on the palm

Keratosis pilaris - close-up

Keratosis pilaris on the cheek

Lichen simplex chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus on the ankle

Lichen simplex chronicus on the back

Phytophotodermatitis on the hand

Polymorphic light eruption on the arm

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention

Atopic dermatitis

Alternative names:

atopic eczema; dermatitis - atopic; eczema; eczema - atopic; eczema - infantile; infantile eczema; neurodermatitis

Prevention:

No known prevention. The condition tends to run in families. Control of stress and emotional conditions (nervousness, anxiety, depression, etc.) can be beneficial in some cases.

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