A common skin condition, atopic dermatitis is frequently described as “the itch that rashes.” Scratching often leads to redness, swelling, cracking, “weeping” of clear fluid, crusting, and scaling of the skin. Intensely itchy patches form, which can be widespread or limited to a few areas.

Between 10 and 20 percent of people worldwide develop atopic dermatitis, making it the most common type of eczema. For an estimated 65 percent‚ atopic dermatitis begins during their first year of life, and 90 percent have the condition before age 5. While rare, atopic dermatitis can first appear at puberty or later.

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