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Allergic Conditions: Eczema
A common allergic reaction often affecting the
face, elbows and knees is atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
This red, scaly, itchy rash is usually seen in young infants, but can occur
later in life in individuals with personal or family histories of atopy,
meaning asthma or allergic rhinitis ("hay fever"). Eczema may at times
ooze, or at times may look very dry. A physician will rarely have difficulty
diagnosing atopic dermatitis, based on three factors: an 1) itchy, 2)
"eczematous" or bubbly rash in an 3) atopic individual. If one of
these three features is missing, your physician should consider other causes.
Resources about eczema:
Please visit an allergist for more information on
allergic disease and your individual medical condition. If you need to locate an
allergist in your area, visit the Academy’s online Physician
Referral Directory.
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