According to the National Eczema Association, "approximately 9.6 million U.S. children under the age of 18 have atopic dermatitis." This is a type of eczema. They also report that "the prevalence of childhood AD has steadily increased from 8 to ~12 percent since 1997." This can leave many parents pulling out their hair trying to find ways to give their children relief from this painful, itchy, and throbbing skin problem.

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We spoke with Chasidy Marquis, family nurse practitioner for Lubbock Dermatology, a Covenant Health Partner, about simple changes you can make to your child's everyday routine to help diminish flare-ups and even prevent them from occurring.

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