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Atopic eczema in babies and children, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common condition that generally appears before the age of 1. The cause? A dysfunction of the cutaneous barrier, leading to xerosis and chronic inflammation. Less well protected, the skin is more reactive to its environment and reacts accordingly. Symptoms include xerosis, red patches on the folds of the elbows and knees, cheeks, neck, eyelids and trunk. And above all, severe itching that's hard to bear. Adopting a few simple gestures can help children live better with their eczema.