Atopic Dermatitis Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Itch is mild
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What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Allergic rashes. Risk factors include genetics, other allergic diseases, new skin products, and allergic foods. Childhood eczema cases can resolve by adulthood, but it can also occur in adults.
Typical Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Skin Itching
Thick, leathery skin
Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
Skin itching that worsens at night
Skin over the entire body is red
Known food allergy
Welts appear when skin is scratched or rubbed
Family history of Asthma, Eczema, Allergic rhinitis or Allergic conjunctivitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Atopic Dermatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your skin itchy?
Do you have areas of rough or thick skin?
Do you have multiple red areas or spots on your skin?
Does your skin itch at night?
Is your whole body red?
Treatmentof Atopic Dermatitis
Treat flares early. Apply regular moisturizers at least three times a day, especially after bathing. Steroid creams help control inflammation. Severe cases may require wet dressings, steroid tablets, or light therapy.
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References
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https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-64804-0_3
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https://www.ajmc.com/view/overview-of-atopic-dermatitis-article
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Strathie Page S, Weston S, Loh R. Atopic dermatitis in children. Aust Fam Physician. 2016 May;45(5):293-6. PMID: 27166464.
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Ständer S. Atopic Dermatitis. N Engl J Med. 2021 Mar 25;384(12):1136-1143. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2023911. PMID: 33761208.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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