Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis causes repeated
attacks of itching and rash that can become quite severe. It is
most common in babies and children. Some children outgrow it.
But many people, especially teens and adults, continue to have
relapses or to have the condition, although not as
severely.Reference 2 Also, a person may get atopic dermatitis as
an adult. The condition may affect how children feel about
themselves. A child may feel strange or different from other
children because of the rash or restrictions in diet. The rash
may make a child feel unattractive. Some people who have atopic
dermatitis get patches of lighter skin. This most often happens
on the face, upper arms, or shoulders. Chronic scratching or
rubbing of the skin can also lighten or darken skin color. When
the condition has been successfully controlled, skin color
returns to normal over time. Skin infections can happen more
often in people with atopic dermatitis. The skin may become red
and warm, and a fever may develop. Ski