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==Complications== | |||
* Infections of the [[skin]] caused by [[bacteria]], [[fungi]], or [[virus]]es | |||
* Permanent scars | |||
* Side effects from long-term use of medicines to control [[eczema]] | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
Atopic dermatitis is a long-term condition. You can control it with treatment, by avoiding irritants, and by keeping the skin well-moisturized. | |||
In children, the condition often starts to go away around age 5 - 6, but flare-ups will often occur. In adults, the problem is generally a long-term or returning condition. | |||
Atopic dermatitis may be harder to control if it: | |||
* Begins at an early age | |||
* Involves a large amount of the body | |||
* Occurs along with [[allergic rhinitis]] and [[asthma]] | |||
* Occurs in someone with a family history of [[eczema]] | |||
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Complications
- Infections of the skin caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses
- Permanent scars
- Side effects from long-term use of medicines to control eczema
Prognosis
Atopic dermatitis is a long-term condition. You can control it with treatment, by avoiding irritants, and by keeping the skin well-moisturized. In children, the condition often starts to go away around age 5 - 6, but flare-ups will often occur. In adults, the problem is generally a long-term or returning condition. Atopic dermatitis may be harder to control if it:
- Begins at an early age
- Involves a large amount of the body
- Occurs along with allergic rhinitis and asthma
- Occurs in someone with a family history of eczema