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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Overview
Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a very common allergic skin condition. Eczema looks different in people of different ages. In teens, it tends to look like red, dry, irritated skin on the hands, wrists, and legs, though it can appear anywhere.

Eczema is very itchy, and scratching tends to worsen the condition and can lead to infection of the skin caused by bacteria on the hands and nails. The key to controlling eczema is to avoid the triggers that bother it (eg, soaps, lotions, detergents, weather, and stress) and keep the skin well moisturized.
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Last Modified: 31 Aug 2009
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