Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema and is seen primarily in children. Atopic refers to the personal and family tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hay fever. While these conditions tend to be hereditary, they are not always passed directly from parent to child and may skip a generation
10% of babies and young children have eczema
75% of children grow out of eczema by their teens
20 mins should be left after applying moisturiser to let it soak in
Source: NHS Choices
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