Eczema
What will happen to me?
Many children's eczema clears up when they reach their early teens. But it can come back again when they get a little older.
Overall, about 4 in 10 children grow out of their eczema and never get it again. But 6 in 10 keep having symptoms as adults.
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Source:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
Eczema affects people differently. It's likely that you or your child will go through phases, called flare-ups, when the symptoms are especially bad. At other times, the symptoms may go away completely.
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Source:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
Eczema can cause dry or broken skin, which gets infected more easily than normal skin. It's important to keep an eye out for
infections, as they might need treatment. To read more, see Infections and eczema.
Although eczema can sometimes cause a lot of pain and stress, most people who have it lead normal lives. There are several
treatments, and it's possible to keep symptoms under control so that you hardly notice them.
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Source:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Atopic dermatitis: diagnosing atopic dermatitis.
August 2005. Available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermatitis_ff.asp (accessed on 22 April 2009).
There are a number of things you can do to help keep skin in good condition. This helps prevent flare-ups and helps you feel
better generally. To learn more, see Things you can do to help.
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This information was last updated on May 01, 2009
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