What is atopic dermatitis?
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic condition that can occur at any age, and usually appears as an itchy rash. Doris Day, MD, explains what atopic dermatitis is and how it is diagnosed by dermatologists.
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