Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is a variant of eczema. It is a common condition with about 80-90% of cases occurring before five years of age, and affects roughly 10-12% of children and 1-2% of adults in the United States. If you or a loved one suffers from atopic dermatitis, 100 Questions & Answers About Atopic Dermatitis offers all the information you need to understand and manage the condition. This comprehensive text provides authoritative, practical answers to the most commonly-asked questions about diagnosis, treatment options, and management of atopic dermatitis, including the benefits of a newer class of topical drugs called ?topical immunomodulators? or ?TIMS?. This easy-to-read text is an essential resource for anyone dealing with this irritating condition.