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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic
Prevention:

Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. This is also true when the nursing mother has avoided cow's milk in her diet. Other dietary restrictions may include eggs, fish, peanuts, and soy.

Eczema tends to run in families. Control of stress, nervousness, anxiety, and depression can be beneficial in some cases.

Keratosis pilaris - close-up
Keratosis pilaris - close-up
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Atopy on the ankles
Atopy on the ankles
Dermatitis, atopic on the arms
Dermatitis, atopic on the arms
Dermatitis, atopic in an infant
Dermatitis, atopic in an infant
Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis, on the palm
Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis, on the palm
Eczema, atopic - close-up
Eczema, atopic - close-up
Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face
Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face
Keratosis pilaris on the cheek
Keratosis pilaris on the cheek
Dermatitis, atopic on the legs
Dermatitis, atopic on the legs
Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis
Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis
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