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Atopic dermatitis, also called AD or eczema, is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of adults and children in the United States, and is known for causing patches of dry, irritated, itchy, inflamed skin.
While there’s no cure for atopic dermatitis, patients with the condition have lots of tools at their disposal to help manage it. In addition to medications and therapies prescribed by a healthcare provider, treatment for atopic dermatitis usually involves a number of lifestyle changes to soothe irritated skin, minimize exposure to environmental factors that trigger flare-ups and ease the emotional burden of living with the condition.
Read on for seven lifestyle tips about stress, sleep, clothing and more.
