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Atopic Dermatitis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:23 pm


Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a common skin disorder that affects 10% to 15% of children. It is a common, relapsing disorder that causes rashes and itching, at times intense, and usually improves later in childhood. Many people, however, continue to be affected to some degree throughout their lives. Some studies show that breastfed children have a lower incidence of atopic dermatitis



Causes

Genetics play an important role in the occurrence of atopic derm...Read the full article

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