What does atopic eczema look like. how can it be controlled?

Differs with age: in infants, mainly face arms, fore arms, legs and thighs, red itchy dry or oozing rash, in adults can have more peripheral distribution, flexures, rash can be more intense, skin thickened and becomes darker, atopic eczema is called 'asthma of the skin' caused by environmental allergens as well as food allergens, avoidance of causative agents, skin care and topical steroids are key in management