Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, has three distinct stages: acute, subacute, and chronic. Many dermatologists use these terms with patients to help them understand their symptoms, ...

Dermatitis, a broad term for skin inflammation, encompasses various causes like irritants and allergens. Eczema, however, ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey through a disease state ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age, type of asthma, previous ED admission and family history were all associated with an increased risk for ...

Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that result in skin irritation and inflammation. The most common form of eczema, known as atopic dermatitis, is characterized by persistent itching ...

Elaine Siegfried, MD: We don’t really use the terms acute, subacute, and chronic when we’re talking about atopic dermatitis. There’s just not a clinical correlation to classifying it that way. Maybe ...

Researchers review current knowledge on the management of flares in atopic dermatitis, including treatment and unmet needs. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by a chronic remitting course, in ...

Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can lead to dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It often comes and goes in flares. Atopic dermatitis affects people of all skin tones, but it doesn't ...

Many people use atopic dermatitis and eczema interchangeably, but they are two different conditions. Eczema is a general term for skin inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema ...

Biologics are some of the newest treatment options for atopic dermatitis. Biologics have been around for years as treatment options for many conditions that affect the immune system, but the FDA ...