Chronic Stage
The third and last stage of atopic dermatitis refers to those flares that are long-lasting. Normally it takes almost three months for symptoms of this stage to appear. The skin becomes thick, and Leathery crakes in the skin are formed. Due to long term itching and scratching, the skin becomes dull and dark. Large areas of skin breakdown. The skin looks very much damage.
Till this stage, much damage is done on the skin due to frequent scratching. At this stage, stronger steroids are forgiven to the persons, and the body should be covered and protected. Moisturizer should be used, and the skin should not contact anything that can cause allergy and make the irritation untreatable.