Atopic dermititis, also known as eczema, is a chronic fluctuation disease of the skin that has itching as its cardinal sign. It is considered atopic because of its tendency to occur with other allergic type disorders including allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis. The rash has a definite familial tendency and is non-contagious. The distribution and look of eczema can vary from a dry red bumpy rash to a wet oozing eodematous rash that easily becomes infected.