This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often has a pattern following the hair follicle. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can have fine pink to red bumps and slightly elevated lesions. This image displays scaling, dry, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays small, separate bumps with red lesions (due to scratching) from atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in patients with darker skin often has prominent, small bumps that join to form larger areas of dry, scaling skin. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can involve the face and scattered body areas, as in this child. This image displays severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) on a child's eyelids. This image displays large, crusted lesions with erosions in a severe case of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Divider line
This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
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Who's At Risk
Infants are more likely to have eczema if they have other allergies, such as to foods or milk, as well as seasonal allergies, or if they have other family members who were affected with eczema as an infant. Infants who have asthma are also more likely to have eczema.
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Last Modified: 23 Jul 2009
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