cerebral cortex (cortex cerebraÂ´lis) the convoluted layer of gray matter covering each cerebral hemisphere. See also brain. renal cortex the granular outer layer of the kidney, composed mainly of glomeruli and convoluted tubules, extending in columns between the pyramids that constitute the renal medulla.erebral cortex (cortex cerebraÂ´lis) the convoluted layer of gray matter covering each cerebral hemisphere. See also brain. renal cortex the granular outer layer of the kidney, composed mainly of glomeruli and convoluted tubules, extending in columns between the pyramids that constitute the renal medulla.
The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. It is most common in babies and children but adults can have it too. As children who have atopic dermatitis grow older, this problem may get better or go away. But sometimes the skin may stay dry and get irritated easily.
In young children, eczema is often seen on the elbows, knees, face, neck, and scalp. Signs and symptoms of atopic eczema include: 1  Itchiness. 2  Skin redness. 3  Dry, scaly, or crusted skin that might become thick and leathery from long-term scratching.4  Formation of small, fluid-filled blisters that might ooze when scratched.czema and Your Skin. Eczema is a general term that describes several different conditions in which skin is inflamed, red, scaly, and itchy. Eczema is a common skin condition, and atopic dermatitis (also called atopic eczema) is one of the most common forms of eczema. Eczema can occur in adults or children.