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Atopic dermatitis and atopic skin linked?

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The same thing: I think you are saying the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is the clinical disease state, while atopic skin may just be skin that can have atopic flares. I think the terms you mentioned really are the same thing.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2020

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