Itching for Fall: Eczema Season Is Here

Bristol, Tenn.— Fall has arrived, and for one in five children, that means it is eczema season. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a chronic skin condition that causes itching, rash, scaliness, redness, inflammation, weeping and crusting of the skin. “Atopic dermatitis can occur at any time of year, and for some patients, unfortunately, it is a year-round problem,” said Dr. Mark Boguniewicz, pediatric allergist-immunologist at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in …