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Atopic Dermatitis
What is atopic dermatitis?
It is a chronic disease that causes inflammation, redness and irritation on the skin. Although it is more common in childhood, it can be seen in all age groups. Atopic dermatitis is not contagious. Atopic dermatitis is a long-term disease that causes the skin to become extremely itchy. Scratching the eczema area causes the area to become further irritated, red, cracked and even bleed.
The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is not known. It is possible to say that the immune system and environmental factors are effective. Depending on the severity and location of symptoms, atopic dermatitis can affect quality of life. What are the symptoms of atopic dermatitis? Symptoms include dry, cracked skin, itching (itching), redness, oozing and crusting, thickened skin, darkening of the skin around the eyes, and sensitive skin. In babies under 2 years of age, eczema manifests itself as red skin rashes. It is usually seen in the head and face area.
During childhood, from the age of 2 to adolescence, thickened, bleeding skin is seen in areas such as elbows and knees, neck and ankles. How is atopic dermatitis treated? For the treatment of eczema, the treatment process is carried out with neutral soaps, eczema shampoos, creams and ointments.