Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is the most common allergic skin disease in children. It can affect children’s quality of life. In this article, you can find the answer to the question of what is eczema in children.
What is eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an allergic skin disease that manifests itself with symptoms such as itching, redness, and dryness of the skin, mostly on the face, behind the ears, in the joints.
Eczema is also known by different names. Other names for eczema;
- Allergic eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Atopic eczema
The most commonly used names in Turkey are eczema and allergic eczema. Atopic dermatitis is used less frequently. The name of atopic dermatitis is used more in the world.
What are the Symptoms of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)?
Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) is the most common allergic skin disease in children. When the symptoms of eczema are mentioned, itchy redness, itching and dry skin on the face, behind the ears, neck and joints come.
Symptoms of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Itchy rash
- Redness on cheeks
- Itchy rash on the neck, behind the ears and in the joints
- Dry skin
Eczema affects quality of life
Eczema affects sleep at night by causing itching. This is why there is unrest.
If there are signs of eczema, it should be examined
Children with eczema symptoms need to be investigated. The cause of eczema should be investigated and the cause of eczema should be investigated.
As a result;
- It is the most common allergic skin disease in children.
- Eczema is known by different names and these are; allergic eczema, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis and atopic eczema.
