What is the difference between eczema and atopic dermatitis?
The word eczema has a few meanings. It is a general term that means a family of skin conditions that causes the skin to become inflamed (swollen, irritated, and itchy). One of the most common types of eczema is atopic dermatitis, also called atopic eczema. Sometimes people use the word eczema when referring to atopic dermatitis.
