Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) causes dry, itchy skin with ...

If Staph aureus is more present, the eczema can be more severe as well. That translates to clinically impetiginized atopic dermatitis as well. How this gets initiated. We're not there yet.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) skin is dry and readily colonized by Staphylococcus aureus (SA). Coconut and olive oils are traditionally used to moisturize and treat skin infections.