An approach to mild to moderate atopic eczema
Keywords:
atopic eczema
Abstract
Atopic eczema is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disease of the skin characterised by dryness and itching, with typical distribution on the elbows and knees in younger children and on the cubital and popliteal fossae in older children and adults. It can be classified as mild, moderate or severe.
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