Atopic dermatitis Luz Herrera Barranquilla

Atopic dermatitis

The symptoms of atopic dermatitis vary from one person to another, the most common are: • Dry Skin • Itching, which can be very intense, especially at night • Red to grayish-brown patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside of the elbows and knees, and where appropriate of babies, face and scalp • Ant or mosquito bite turns into pimple • Erosions or small bumps on the skin, which can ooze fluid and form scabs if scratched • Thickened, cracked and flaky skin • Raw, sensitive and inflamed skin from scratching It can occur in subjects of all ages, but it is much more frequent in children; 50% of cases are diagnosed during the first year of life. Give Light to your skin, schedule your appointment with the dermatologist Luz Herrera in Barranquill