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Proper Treatment Helps Ease Burden of Eczema
When a child develops eczema (atopic dermatitis), parents often feel helpless. The patches of dry, inflamed, and intensely itchy skin can be uncomfortable — and even painful. (more...)

Infections and Eczema: What You Can Do to Reduce the Risk
When a person has eczema (atopic dermatitis), the risk of getting an infection rises. Even a person with mild atopic dermatitis can develop a severe infection. Here are some things you can do at home to reduce the risk. (more...)

Bleach Baths May Help Control Atopic Dermatitis
Treating atopic dermatitis (AD) by adding bleach to your bathwater may sound like an old wives’ tale. After all, dermatologists recommend gentle, fragrance-free products for their patients with AD. Bleach hardly falls into this category. A bleach bath, however, may be exactly what your dermatologist orders. (more...)

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