TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Section 2. Eczematous Dermatitis A1 - Kane, Kay Shou-Mei A1 - Lio, Pater A. A1 - Stratigos, Alexander J. A1 - Johnson, Richard Allen PY - 2009 T2 - Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology, 2e AB - Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disorder characterized by xerosis, pruritus, scaly erythematous patches, and thickening of the skin with enhancement of normal skin markings (lichenification). It is frequently associated with a personal or family history of hay fever, asthma, or allergic rhinitis. It can be divided into three phases based on the age of the individual: infantile, childhood, and adolescent. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/10/03 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56163816 ER -