US Medical Term · conditions
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) |
| Spanish (Español) | Eccema (dermatitis atópica) |
| Chinese (中文) | 濕疹 |
| Korean (한국어) | 습진 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chàm |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Eczema |
| Portuguese (Português) | Eczema (dermatite atópica) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคผิวหนังอักเสบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 湿疹 |
What it means
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It is very common, especially in children, and often runs in families alongside asthma and allergies. Flare-ups can be triggered by soaps, detergents, sweat, stress, or allergens. While there is no cure, eczema can be managed with moisturizers, topical corticosteroids, prescription non-steroidal creams, and newer biologic medications. Keeping skin well-moisturized and avoiding triggers is key. Most children improve as they grow older, but many adults have ongoing symptoms.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My child has been scratching their skin constantly and the rash looks like eczema.
Mi hijo no deja de rascarse la piel y el sarpullido parece eccema.
What topical creams or ointments work best for managing eczema flare-ups?
¿Qué cremas o ungüentos tópicos funcionan mejor para controlar los brotes de eccema?
Are there any biologic medications that can help with severe eczema?
¿Hay medicamentos biológicos que puedan ayudar con el eccema grave?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
L20 Atopic dermatitisRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026