How is clinical manifestation of atopic dermatitis?

Lesions benign erythematous papules, form erythematous plaques that may display weeping, crusting or scale. Various distribution w/age, xerosis at all stages Pt w/inadequately controlled atopic dermatitis we see 90% dry skin for 5-7 days a week, 50% bleeding/ cracking/ flaking 3-7 days a week, can be associated w/ skin infections Dx gold std (Hanfin and Rajka (3 out of 4: pruritis, typical morphology and distribution according to age, chronic dermatitis, personal/family hx of atopic disease (50-80% of children will have asthma or allergic rhinitis))