Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is a skin condition that causes skin inflammation and irritation in the form of red, dry, and itchy rashes that come and go. Eczema usually begins in early infancy and usually goes away in adolescence, though some individuals continue to have eczema flare-ups well into adulthood. There is no one exact proven cause of eczema, though it is most likely partially a genetic disorder and partially brought on by environmental triggers. Learn more...
