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Atopic Dermatitis

All about atopic dermatitis - the most common form of eczema.

Atopic Dermatitis 101

Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. This is the starting point to learn more about atopic dermatitis.

What Causes Atopic Dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema. Find out more information about what causes atopic dermatitis.

What Atopic Dermatitis Looks Like

Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema that comes and goes. Find out more about what the rash looks like.

Atopic Dermatitis - How it is Diagnosed

Find out more about how atopic dermatitis is diagnosed using the major and minor features of atopic dermatitis.

Atopic Dermatitis Skin Care

Learn about the foundation of atopic dermatitis treatment -- from taking care of your skin at home to medications that may be prescribed.

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Overview

Learn more about how atopic dermatitis is treated - from measures you can take at home to medications you may need to use.

Atopic Dermatitis Home Treatment

Learn about the important things you can do at home to prevent a flare-up of atopic dermatitis and to start treating it if it does flare.

Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Treatment of atopic dermatitis involves lifestyle changes and medications. This article discusses both options.

Atopic Dermatitis – Steroid-Free Treatments

Protopic and Elidel are new steroid-free topical medications that are used to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema. These medications have fewer side effects than topical steroids making them a good treatment option for atopic dermatitis.

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment With Medications

Treating atopic dermatitis often requires a combination of home measures and medications, or other treatments. Learn more about the medications that may be prescribed to treat atopic dermatitis.

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