Alternative medicine
While  several Chinese herbal medicines are intended for treating atopic eczema,  no conclusive evidence shows that these treatments, taken by mouth or applied topically, reduce the severity of eczema in children or adults. Epidemiology
Since the beginning of the 20th century, many inflammatory skin disorders have become more common; AD is a classic example of such a disease. It now affects 15–30% of children and 2–10% of adults in developed countries, and in the United States has nearly tripled in the past 30–40 years. Over 15 million American adults and children have AD. Research
Evidence suggests that IL-4 is central in the pathogenesis of AD. Therefore, a rationale exists for targeting IL-4 with IL-4 inhibitors. People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have Staphylococcus aureus living on them. The role this plays in pathogenesis is yet to be determined. See also
Sweat allergy

References
External links

NIH Handout on Health: Atopic Dermatitis
DermAtlas 9
"Atopic Dermatitis". Genetics Home Reference. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Orthokeratosis is hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis. No nucleus is seen in the cells. There is also formation of an anuclear keratin layer, as in the normal epidermis. == References ==