Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of
red, itchy skin..

Emedicine.com has a great article on Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment

 

It usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family

history of atopy, asthma, hay fever, conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis

or food allergies. The skin fails to hold in moisture, becomes dry,

then inflamed, itchy and often infected.  Infected eczema can be

easily confused with acne and frequently patients mistakenly receive

acne treatments leading to worsening of the eczema.

Psoriasis and psoriasis treatment are often confused with eczema and will be covered

elsewhere. There is currently no

cure for eczema though research continues to shed new light on the

condition. However, there are many ways to minimize the discomfort and

distress which eczema can bring, the foundation of which is an

effective skin care routine for eczema treatment.

Effective eczema treatments range from over the counter

remedies to prescriptions from your doctor and more.


 

A wide range of eczema treatments are available, from over the counter remedies to prescriptions from a doctor. In addition, there are ways of minimizing environmental allergens commonly found in the home. Allergy treatments are

infrequently beneficial. Many complementary therapies are also

available.  Localized patches of extremely itchy eczema, such as

lichen simple chronicus can be treated with the Xtrac, narrow band UVB

excimer laser. Whole body excema or atopic dermatitis may respond to a

light box that emits narrow band UVB in conjunction with UVA.