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Episode 28 — Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis in Kids: Causes & Treatments

Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about eczema or atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy rashes. They look at causes, treatments, tips to prevent flare-ups and whether the condition will improve as children get older.

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Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP

Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, is chief of pediatric dermatology at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN, and a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Wright has special interests in the diagnosis and management of hemangiomas and other vascular lesions, as well as pigmented lesions and pediatric melanoma. Currently, she is a member of the ACGME dermatology Residency Review Committee and the Chair of the Executive Committee for the AAP’s Section on Dermatology.

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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last Updated
1/23/2025
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The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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