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Atopic dermatitis ECZEMA
An overview of the
condition
By: Nileena Johnkutty
eczema: A CHRONIC
DISEASE
• Refers to several different skin swelling conditions
• It is referred to as dermatitis
• The most common type of eczema is Atopic Dermatitis which
occurs as a response to an allergic reaction
 Usually occurs in babies and children but can happen to
ANYONE
 It usually occurs in people who live in dry and urban climate
 Sometimes, atopic dermatitis may develop into asthma and
hay fever or it may improve and go away.
 You can’t catch the disease or spread it.
THE CAUSE OF atopic
dermatitis
• Though the exact cause is not known, but it is likely caused
by both genetic and environmental factors.
• However there are many different symptoms that can occur
and to find that out: Doctors will ask questions to:
• Learn about your symptoms
 Know when symptoms occur
 Eliminate out other diseases
 Figure out the roots of your symptoms
 Find out whether other family members with allergies
 Ask whether the patient has been around something that may seem
irritating
Allergens and
Irritants
• Irritants are particles that can worsen the condition
which can cause red and itchy skin.
• They include:
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Wool
Soaps and disinfectants
Perfumes and makeup
Dust or sand
Cigarette smoke
• Allergens are substances that come from plants,
animals, or the air.
• They include:
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Eggs
Peanuts
Dust Mites
Pollen
Types of Dermatitis
• Allergic Contact Dermatitis – results from direct contact with
allergen
• Irritant Contact Dermatitis – develops when the skin comes into
contact with an irritant
• Neurodermatitis – develops due to repeated scratching and usually
occurs in the scalp, neck or wrist.
• Perioral Dermatitis – occurs around the mouth but can also affect
the area around the nose, cheeks, and eyes.
• Seborrheic Dermatitis – is usually found on oily areas of the body
such as the face and upper chest
• Stasis Dermatitis – occurs when varicose veins or other symptoms
causes the build up of fluids in the lower legs which causes
swelling and itching
Atopic Dermatitis
Adult
Vs.
Infants
Treatment
• Treatment is planned in a collaborative manner based
on:
• Age
• Symptoms
• General Health
• Atopic dermatitis treatment is planned to heal skin and
prevent flares by:
• Developing a skin care routine
• Avoiding items that result in flares
• Treating symptoms when they occur
Popular products
other treatments
• Other forms of treatment include:
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Skin creams or ointments
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Light Therapy
A mix of light therapy and a drug named psoralen
Exfoliation masks and creams
Protection from irritants and allergens
A connection
• It has been advised that people with atopic dermatitis
should not be vaccinated against small pox since it may
worsen their condition
• Research is being done on atopic dermatitis to find out how
it can be managed, treated, and prevented through a look at:
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Genetics
Immune factors
Light factors
New medications
Light therapy
Bibliography
"Atopic Dermatitis." (n.d.): n. pag. Fast Facts About. Sept. 2009. Web. 18
Aug. 2013.
<http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/atopic_dermati
tis_ff.asp>.
Staff, Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
and Research, 21 Aug. 2012. Web. 18 Aug. 2013.
<http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatitis/DS00543>.
"Eczema: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National
Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 18 Aug. 2013.
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