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Exercise is rarely something you need to clear with your physician when you have atopic dermatitis, unlike many other conditions. “There are no special precautions to…

For people with darker skin tones, getting atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) under control can come with unique challenges.[1]“The redness of eczema [that usually appears…

The experts we spoke with also recommend:[7]Keeping fingernails shortCovering the itchy area with comfortable clothing, bandages, or cool compressesWearing loose-fitting clothing made from soft, breathable fabricsTaking…

Bathing and SkincareAtopic dermatitis triggers inflammation that damages the skin barrier — the uppermost layer of skin that typically locks in moisture. This can cause skin…

1. Evaluate Removal MethodsDifferent hair-removal techniques might work better for different areas of your body, depending on how much hair you have, how thick it is,…

Some Doctors Aren’t Fans of Wet Wrap TherapyNot all dermatologists recommend wet wraps. A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, the chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital and…

Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN, is a psychologist, nurse, and certified eating disorder specialist, and is the founder and owner of KML Psychological Services.Dr. Latimer earned…

For anyone living with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, regular flare-ups and a high tolerance for discomfort are common. Most people develop this type of eczema before age…

Several oral and injectable medications have also been approved to help manage atopic dermatitis symptoms such as itching.BiologicsBiologics target specific parts of the immune system that…

In prepping for a doctor’s appointment to discuss changing your child’s atopic dermatitis treatment, it helps to put together a list of questions to make the…