- An overview of the causes and symptoms of atopic dermatitis
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat atopic dermatitis
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
Definition
Eczema is a general term used to describe a variety of conditions that cause an itchy, inflamed skin rash. Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, is a noncontagious disorder characterized by chronically inflamed skin and sometimes intolerable itching.
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