Skin Conditions
Other atopic dermatitis
Moderate
ICD-10: L20 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एटोपिक डर्मेटाइटिस · தமிழ்: அடோபிக் தோல் அழற்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಟೋಪಿಕ್ ಡರ್ಮಟೈಟಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: అటోపిక్ డెర్మటైటిస్ · বাংলা: অ্যাটোপিক ডার্মাটাইটিস · मराठी: ऍटोपिक डर्मेटायटिस · ગુજરાતી: એટોપિક ડર્મેટાઇટિસ
About this condition
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed patches of skin that often appear on the face, hands, feet, or in skin folds. It tends to flare up periodically and may improve or worsen with seasonal changes, stress, or exposure to certain triggers. While common in children, it can affect people of all ages and often runs in families with histories of allergies or asthma.
Common symptoms
dry itchy skin
red patches on skin
skin rash that comes and goes
rough scaly patches
itching worse at night
skin thickening from scratching
When to see a doctor: if symptoms interfere with daily activities or don't improve with over-the-counter care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एटोपिक डर्मेटाइटिस · एक्जिमा · खुजली वाली त्वचा · सूखी त्वचा का चकत्ता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அடோபிக் தோல் அழற்சி · அரிப்பு தோல் நோய் · எக்ஸிமா · உலர் தோல் தடிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಟೋಪಿಕ್ ಡರ್ಮಟೈಟಿಸ್ · ಎಕ್ಸಿಮಾ · ತುರಿಕೆಯ ಚರ್ಮ · ಒಣ ಚರ್ಮದ ರ್ಯಾಶ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అటోపిక్ డెర్మటైటిస్ · దురద చర్మం · ఎగ్జిమా · పొడి చర్మపు దద్దుర్లు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অ্যাটোপিক ডার্মাটাইটিস · একজিমা · চুলকানি চামড়া · শুষ্ক ত্বকের ফুসকুড়ি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ऍटोपिक डर्मेटायटिस · खाज सुटणे · एक्झिमा · कोरडी त्वचेचा पुरळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એટોપિક ડર્મેટાઇટિસ · એક્ઝીમા · સૂકી ખરજવું · ખંજવાળવાળી ચામડી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other atopic dermatitis?
dry itchy skin, red patches on skin, skin rash that comes and goes, rough scaly patches, itching worse at night, skin thickening from scratching.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms interfere with daily activities or don't improve with over-the-counter care
Is Other atopic dermatitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other atopic dermatitis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms interfere with daily activities or don't improve with over-the-counter care.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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