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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Alternative Names:
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
Diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin and on personal and family history. The health care provider should examine the lesions to rule out other possible causes. A skin lesion biopsy may be performed, but is not always required to make the diagnosis.
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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