Also called eczema, atopic dermatitis is estimated to affect 10 to 20 percent of children, usually babies or very young kids, although it can last past adolescence and into adulthood. The skin ...

Pediatricians share the best recommendations for dealing with eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can cause significant discomfort for babies ...

Nearly 9 in 10 adults and parents of children with plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis being ...

Maybe your child has been on a specific treatment for atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) for months or even years, but now flare-ups seem to be happening more often and with greater intensity. Or ...

One of the first things I’ve learned when dealing with my girls’ eczema is that telling them “Don’t scratch” isn’t helpful. At all. I’m likely to lose any credibility I have with my older daughter, ...

A new study has found that no one type of moisturiser is better than another for children with eczema, with researchers saying the right emollient for these children is the one that they like to use.

Sean, a 17-year-old athlete, has struggled with eczema since he was a toddler. Being outdoors in the heat worsens the rash and itch. He is very self conscious about going out with short sleeve shirts ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Eczema on dark skin often looks purplish, brown, or ash-gray, making it harder to diagnose.Environmental factors like climate, stress, and ...

Having a pet dog at home could potentially help prevent eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Academics said that having a pet dog in “early ...

When it comes to pain and fever relievers for infants, paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol) wasn't any riskier for eczema and bronchiolitis than ibuprofen, early ...

Millions of Brits with eczema are almost twice as likely to suffer agonising eye and bowel conditions, research suggests.