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Atopic Dermatitis Definition
Common names:
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Atopic Eczema
  • Dermatitis Atopic
A person with atopic dermatitis has chronic inflammation of the skin that causes an itchy, swollen, red rash. Atopic dermatitis is most common in children and the cause is unknown. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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