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1. Onset after 12 months of age.

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2. The nappy area is usually involved.

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3. Flexural involvement is rare in the first 12 months.

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4. Gradual improvement with age in most
patients.

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5. The pathogenesis of AD involves abnormal epidermal barrier function.

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6. The pathogenesis of AD involves immune dysregulation in most patients.

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7. Allergy is involved in a minority of patients.

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8. S. aureus can exacerbate AD even in the absence of clinical infection.

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9. Dust mite allergy gives rise to eczema around the eyes and on the forehead.

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10. Allergy to solid food can be a hidden problem.

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11. Food intolerance gives rise to eczema around the eyes.

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12. White dermographism is a marker for the involvement of allergens in the disease process.

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13. Hydrocortisone is the preferred topical
steroid for eczema on the arms.

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14. Topical steroids should be used continuously until the eczema clears.

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15. Pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are ideal for severe facial eczema not responding to hydrocortisone.