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Signs and Symptoms

Approximately 50% of those who develop the condition display symptoms before the age of 1, and 80% display symptoms within the first 5 years of life. Atopic skin often is dry and sensitive, and intense itching is a cardinal feature. The constant rubbing and scratching this provokes sets in motion an itch-scratch cycle that is difficult to control. People with this condition have a low threshold for itch, and mild irritants such as wool clothing and most soaps can worsen the...Read the full article