Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that is often associated with other allergic disorders that affect the respiratory system, such as asthma or hay fever.
Atopic dermatitis affects children and adolescents.
In young children, this problem is frequently called eczema. Physician's monitoring of general condition and medications. Dry, thickened skin in affected areas. Chronic fatigue from loss of sleep due to severe itching. Family history of atopic dermatitis or other allergic disorders.