Atopic Dermatitis
Health Encyclopedia: Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder categorized by scaly and itching rashes. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like
Alternative Names
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Eczema is most common in infants, and at least half of those cases clear by age 3. In adults, it is generally a
Expert & Community Posts
Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach
By healthgal , Health Expert......Eczema is often substituted as a clinical term. The atopic dermatitis triad includes:... Read more »
Another Explanation for Atopic Dermatitis
By healthgal , Health Expert...association. Apparently if you suffer from serious atopic dermatitis, meaning skin reactions... Read more »
Allergic Disease Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertA high incidence of reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people with allergies led to a study... Read more »
If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...What is eczema?According to Health Central: "Eczema (atopic dermatitis) in children is often a... Read more »
A Rash or Skin Allergies?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert..."eczema," we commonly conflate the condition with atopic dermatitis, which doctors believe is an... Read more »
Health Guide
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Prevention Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. This is... Read more »Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Symptoms Intense itching Blisters with oozing and crusting Skin redness... Read more »Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Treatment Consult your health care provider for a diagnosis of eczema because it can be difficult to... Read more »Psoriasis: References
...Rheum. 2005;52(4):1227-1236.Bowcock AM, Cookson WO. The genetics of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis. Human Mol Genet. 2004;13 Spec No 1:R43-55.Feldman SR, Koo JY, Menter A,... Read more »Causes of Nummular eczema
...nummular eczema is unknown, but there usually is a personal or family history of asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis, or similar disorders. It is a relatively uncommon disorder that most often... Read more »
Related News
Fishy Diet Protects Babies from Eczema?
November 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fish is often a forbidden food when it comes to infants because of its allergenic properties; but now, experts say a diet that... Read summary »
Spring water bacteria may heal eczema
September 12, 2008Bacteria commonly found in thermal springs and spas may help heal atopic eczema, a new study suggests. British researchers found that when patients... Read summary »
Breastfeeding may prevent asthma
October 03, 2008Breastfeeding helped protect baby mice from developing allergic asthma, a new study found. Researchers say that grown mice who had been exposed to an... Read summary »
Breastfeeding may protect against asthma, allergies
October 03, 2008Infants who are exclusively breastfed for four months may be less likely to suffer from asthma and some allergies, a new study suggests. According to... Read summary »
Hospital cleaning fluids increase breathing risks
April 02, 2009Cleaning fluids used in hospitals may pose a health risk to patients and employees, researchers say. A pilot study of several hospitals found that... Read summary »
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