In atopic dermatitis, the skin is often dry with elevated hair follicles. This image displays a close-up of brown, scaly, elevated follicles typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the body folds of the back of the legs coupled with staph bacteria. In atopic dermatitis (eczema), chronic itch and associated rubbing of the skin leads to skin thickening and the increased prominence of normal skin markings, as displayed in this image. In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often is seen as scaly bumps over each hair follicle. Inflammation around the hair follicles, giving a dotted appearance, is typical to follicular eczema. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) that has been present for an extended period of time begins to looks thickened and darker. This image displays atopic dermatitis (eczema) on the back of the legs with erosions from scratching. This image displays severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) on a child's eyelids. This image displays the typical scaly and slightly pink lesions of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in a teenager. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) typically involves the folds of the elbows and knees. When longstanding, the skin can be very thickened (lichenified) from chronic scratching.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1999-2414. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1180, 1188-1189. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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