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Atopic Dermatitis (Flexural Areas) (2)

Atopic Dermatitis (Flexural Areas) (2)

Flexural areas are the parts of the body where skin folds or creases, such as behind the knees and the inner folds of the elbows. These 2 photos show redness, scaling, and skin thickening on the inner folds of the elbows (left) and the backs of the knees (right). Redness is more difficult to see in people who have dark skin.

Photos courtesy of Thomas Ruenger, MD, PhD.