Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease that occurs in all ages. Atopic dermatitis recurs many times with the prominent symptom being severe itching, making the patient very uncomfortable. Atopic dermatitis often starts in childhood, with recurring episodes and can last a lifetime.

Atopic dermatitis is not contagious and is not life-threatening, but it often recurs, causing many inconveniences to the patient's life. Atopic dermatitis is common in winter, making treatment difficult.