What is atopic dermatitis?

Allergic disorder: Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is an allergic disorder of the skin. However, eczema is not always directly caused by allergies. It is known as “the itch that rashes” because it is very itchy, but scratching it makes the itch worse, and so people scratch more and get a rash.

AKA Eczema: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing itchy skin rash that often occurs in the flexor creases, neck, ankles and wrists. In children, allergies are often the cause.

Allergic inflammatio: Of the skin is atopic dermatitis, results from to allergens patients are allergic to, most common are dust mites, sometimes described as "asthma" of the skin, hope that answers your question