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Not to be used for advertising or in a defamatory context .Atopic eczema on the neck of an 89 year old female patient. Atopic eczema, also known as eczematous dermatitis, is a form of skin inflammation that can cause dryness, itching, cracking, and soreness. Although it is most commonly found in children, it may also develop in adults. While the exact cause of atopic eczema is still unknown, it often affects individuals with allergies. Self-care techniques and treatments such as using emollients and topical corticosteroids can help manage the symptoms. For further images of this condition on this patient see SPL codes C059/4070 and C059/4068. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/DR P. MARAZZI)