In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often has a pattern following the hair follicle. This image displays large, crusted lesions with erosions in a severe case of atopic dermatitis (eczema).  Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can have fine pink to red bumps and slightly elevated lesions. This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays scaling, dry, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays small, separate bumps with red lesions (due to scratching) from atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in patients with darker skin often has prominent, small bumps that join to form larger areas of dry, scaling skin. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can involve the face and scattered body areas, as in this child. This image displays severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) on a child's eyelids.
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In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often has a pattern following the hair follicle.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1999-2414. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1180, 1188-1189. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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