My son has been diagnosed with Atopic eczema what is it?.

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Atopic eczema is one of the most common forms of eczema. Although research is still progressing as to the exact cause of atopic eczema it is thought that there is a link between genetics and substances in your child’s surroundings.
The good news is that according to National Eczema Society, fortunately, most children grow out of atopic eczema as they get older. In approx 65 % of children the eczema has gone by the time they are seven years of age and in approx 74% of children the eczema will have disappeared by 16 years of age. Although we still do not know exactly why atopic eczema develops in some people, research has shown that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a part.
The nature of atopic eczema is that it has periods of what can be viewed as ‘flare ups’ where the skin is excessively itchy red and sore, then periods when the itching and redness calms down. Often the ‘flare ups’ of atopic eczema are associated with exposure to allergens or triggers. These are not the same for everyone so it is important to ask your GP to get your son allergy testing so you can avoid what triggers his skin flare ups. In the meantime, the National eczema Society lists the following common allergens or triggers:

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