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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Real Life Stories Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Videos Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Wall Street Journal Washington Post Supplement Allergy Shots Drug Guide LABAs Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		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: Diseases 101: Skin Allergies Tips to Remember: Allergic Skin Conditions Visit an allergist/immunologist to learn more about allergic disease and your own medical condition. To find an allergist/immunologist near you, use the AAAAI's online Physician Referral Directory.
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