El eccema, o dermatitis atópica, es una afección de la piel que afecta aproximadamente al 10% de los niños; el 60% presenta síntomas durante el primer año y el 90% muestra signos antes de los 5 años. pequeñas protuberancias que se abren al rascarse, lo que puede causar una infección. El eccema suele ser hereditario y se puede controlar con tratamientos médicos y de estilo de vida.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Dermatology](/departments/dermatology) 

 A department providing skin care, including diagnosis and treatment for general skin-related conditions, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and more. 

 

 

  department###  [Pulmonology](/departments/pulmonology) 

 A department providing respiratory and lung medicine, including diagnosis and treatment for asthma, allergies, COPD, and other breathing conditions, with ongoing care to support l… 

 

 

  department###  [Asthma and Allergic Diseases Program](/departments/pulmonology/asthma-and-allergic-diseases-program) 

 A program within the Department of Pulmonology where an allergist provides diagnosis and treatment for asthma symptoms, allergic conditions such as eczema and hives, and related r… 

 

 

  department###  [Pediatric Dermatology Clinic](/departments/dermatology/pediatric-dermatology-clinic) 

 BMC’s pediatric dermatology clinic offers a wide range of skin-related evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment from dermatologists specially trained and Board-certified in pediatric …