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Eczema is an inflammation of the skin that is not caused by a bacterial infection. It's also known as dermatitis. The condition may be temporary or chronic. Atopic dermatitis is the prevalent form of chronic eczema. Atopic dermatitis appears as red, itchy, dry skin. It tends to first appear in childhood, and may disappear completely before adulthood.

Atopic dermatitis most often affects infants and young children, but it can continue into adulthood or first show up later in life. In most cases, there are periods of time when the disease is worse, called exacerbations or flares, which are followed by periods when the skin improves or clears up entirely, called remissions. Many children with atopic dermatitis enter into a permanent remission of the disease when they get older, although their skin often remains dry and easily irritated. Environmental factors can activate symptoms of atopic dermatitis at any time in the lives of individuals who have inherited the atopic disease trait.

Treatments range from the use of steroidal creams, baths through to alternative (and kinder) Aromatherapy oils. [The latter I have used for my children, one of whom suffered badly as an infant - you can learn more via this free guide - Karen C.]

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