Quantcast In atopic dermatitis, the skin is often dry with elevated hair follicles. This image displays a close-up of brown, scaly, elevated follicles typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the body folds of the back of the legs coupled with staph bacteria. In atopic dermatitis (eczema), chronic itch and associated rubbing of the skin leads to skin thickening and the increased prominence of normal skin markings, as displayed in this image. In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often is seen as scaly bumps over each hair follicle. Inflammation around the hair follicles, giving a dotted appearance, is typical to follicular eczema. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) that has been present for an extended period of time begins to looks thickened and darker. This image displays atopic dermatitis (eczema) on the back of the legs with erosions from scratching. This image displays severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) on a child's eyelids. This image displays the typical scaly and slightly pink lesions of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in a teenager. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) typically involves the folds of the elbows and knees. When longstanding, the skin can be very thickened (lichenified) from chronic scratching.
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Self-Care Guidelines
Maintaining healthy skin is very important for sufferers of eczema.
  • Moisturizing skin care routines are essential.
  • Non-soap cleansers, such as Cetaphil®, or moisturizing soaps, such as Dove®, are recommended.
  • Thick moisturizers such as petroleum jelly, Aquaphor® ointment, Eucerin® cream, CeraVe® cream, and Cetaphil cream should be applied to damp skin after daily bathing.
  • Attempt to minimize exposure to heat, humidity, detergents/soaps, abrasive clothing, chemicals, smoke, and stress.
  • Fragrance-free laundry detergent may be beneficial.
  • Keep the home humid with a humidifier or setting out bowls of water, especially in the bedroom.
When to Seek Medical Care
You should seek medical care if there is a lack of response to self-care measures or the eczema worsens or flares. 
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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