Number 20 on our list of the Top 20 Skin Conditions is Atopic Dermatitis.

A skin problem that causes dry skin, intense itching, and then a red, raised rash, it is one of the many types of eczema. While the exact cause of Atopic Dermatitis is unclear, this condition, similar to many types of rashes, affects your body’s ability to retain moisture, leading your skin to because dry, easily irritated, and itchy. 

Atopic Dermatitis is most common in babies and children. Some children with Atopic Dermatitis outgrow it or have milder cases as they get older, and a person may get Atopic Dermatitis as an adult.

This condition can not be fully treated, however there are things you can do to help manage your Atopic Dermatitis. Using physician approved moisturizers to medication prescribed by a dermatologist can help curb your Atopic Dermatitis outbreaks.

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Eczema

The most common inflammatory skin disease, eczema is often chronic and usually caused by specific triggers present in the world we live in. (One example is poison ivy also known as rhus dermatitis.) It is an itchy rash that can occur anywhere on the body. People with a history of asthma or a family history of asthma are more likely to get eczema. 

Fortunately, despite the chronic nature of eczema, new treatments are available using a combination of creams, ointments and sometimes, oral medication. DLCC also participates in clinical trials on eczema and offers sizable moisturizers and topical medications for the treatment of this condition.

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