Will I ever grow out of my atopic eczema? I am now in my thirties!

Unfortunately, most adults who have atopic eczema that has
persisted from childhood tend to find that it continues into old age.
It is therefore very important that you work hard on finding a
treatment regime that allows you to maThe health visitor says that my baby has cradle cap and
that this is a type of eczema. Is this true?
Yes, this is a type of eczema called seborrhoeic eczema. It may
affect infants but is rare during later childhood. It is probably most
common in men. It has several different patterns but most
commonly affects the face and scalp in infants as well as the napkin
area. Unlike atopic eczema, it does not feel itchy, so your baby
won’t scratch very much. There are three main patterns:
• A red, scaly rash on the scalp and ears, around the nose
and in the creases down to the lips and eyebrows. It is
often associated with eczema in the ear canals and on the
eyelids. This is the ‘cradle cap’ your health visitor is
referring to.
• On the trunk in the centre of the chest and upper back.
There is a dry, scaly rash sometimes accompanied by a
more extensive outbreak of little bumps and spots around
the hair follicles.
• An intertriginous form affecting the armpits, belly button
and groins, which can also present under spectacles or
hearing aids.nage it as easily as possible.