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Atopic
Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a
long-term skin disease. "Atopic" refers to a tendency to develop
allergy conditions. "Dermatitis" means swelling of the skin.
The most common symptoms of Atopic dermatitis are:
- Dry and itchy skin
- Rashes on the face,
inside the elbows, behind the knees, and on the hands and feet.
Scratching the skin can cause:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Cracking
- "Weeping"
clear fluid
- Crusting
- Thick skin
- Scaling.
Often, the skin gets worse (flares), then it improves or clears up
(remissions).
Who Gets Atopic
Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is most common in babies and children. But it can
happen to anyone. People who live in cities and dry climates may be more likely
to get this disease.
When children with Atopic dermatitis grow older, this problem can
improve or go away. But the skin may stay dry and easy to irritate. At other
times, Atopic dermatitis is a problem in adulthood.
You can't "catch" the disease or give it to other people.
Types of Skin
Problems
Atopic dermatitis is often called eczema. "Eczema" is a
term for many kinds of skin problems. Atopic dermatitis is the most common kind
of eczema. Other types include:
- Allergic contact eczema. The skin gets red, itchy, and
weepy because it touches something that the immune system knows is foreign,
like poison ivy.
- Contact eczema. The skin has redness, itching, and burning in one
spot because it has touched something allergy-causing, like an acid,
cleaner, or other chemical.
- Dyshidrotic eczema. The skin on the palms of hands
and soles of the feet is irritated and has clear, deep blisters that itch
and burn.
- Neurodermatitis. Scaly patches on the head, lower legs, wrists, or
forearms are caused by a localized itch (such as an insect bite).
- Nummular eczema. The skin has coin-shaped spots of irritation. The
spots can be crusted, scaling, and very itchy.
- Seborrhoea eczema. This skin has yellowish, oily,
scaly patches on the scalp, face, and sometimes other parts of the body.
- Stasis dermatitis. The skin is irritated on the
lower legs, most often from a blood flow problem.
Causes Atopic Dermatitis
The cause of Atopic dermatitis is not known. It is likely caused by
both genetic (runs in the family) and environmental factors. People with Atopic
dermatitis may go on to develop hay fever and asthma.
Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis
Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Each person has his or her own
mix of symptoms that can change over time. Doctors will ask for a medical
history to:
- Learn about your
symptoms
- Know when symptoms
occur
- Rule out other
diseases
- Look for causes of
symptoms.
Doctors also may ask about:
- Other family members
with allergies
- Whether you have
conditions such as hay fever or asthma
- Whether you have
been around something that might bother the skin
- Sleep problems
- Foods that may lead
to skin flares
- Treatments you have
had for other skin problems
- Use of steroids or
medicine.
There isn't a certain test that can be used to check for this
disease. But you may be tested for allergies by a dermatologist (skin doctor)
or allergist (allergy doctor).
Things That
Make Atopic Dermatitis Worse
Irritants and allergens can make Atopic dermatitis worse.
Irritants are things that may cause the skin to be red and itchy or
to burn. They include:
- Wool or manmade
fibers
- Soaps and cleaners
- Some perfumes and
makeup
- Substances such as
chlorine, mineral oil, or solvents
- Dust or sand
- Cigarette smoke.
Allergens are allergy-causing substances from foods, plants,
animals, or the air. Common allergens are:
- Eggs, peanuts, milk,
fish, soy products, and wheat
- Dust mites
- Mold
- Pollen
- Dog or cat dander.
Stress, anger, and frustration can make Atopic dermatitis worse,
but they haven't been shown to cause it. Skin infections, temperature, and
climate can also lead to skin flares. Other things that can lead to flares are:
- Not using enough
lubricants after a bath
- Low humidity in
winter
- Dry year-round
climate
- Long or hot baths
and showers
- Going from sweating
to being chilled
- Bacterial
infections.
How Is Atopic
Dermatitis Treated?
Treatment works best when the patient, family members, and doctor
work together. Treatment plans are based on:
- Age
- Symptoms
- General health.
You need to carefully follow the treatment plan. Try to notice what
is or isn't helpful. Symptoms usually improve with the right skin care and
lifestyle changes.
Atopic dermatitis treatment goals are to heal the skin and prevent
flares. Your doctor will help you:
- Develop a good skin
care routine
- Avoid things that
lead to flares
- Treat symptoms when
they occur.
You and your family members should watch for changes in the skin to
find out what treatments help the most.
Medications for Atopic dermatitis include:
Homeopathy treatment for Eczema /Atopic dermatitis
Homeopathy medicines works well in Atopic dermatitis, regular Homeo
medicines helps for eczema
Whom to contact for Eczema
/Atopic dermatitis Treatment
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of all
types of Eczema /Atopic dermatitis, In
his medical professional experience with successful results. Many patients get
relief after taking treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar
visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery, Chennai 42. To get
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