Atopic Dermatitis
Top 10 Causes of Contact Dermatitis
Have a red, sore itchy rash after wearing that new bracelet? It could result from allergic contact dermatitis,…
Atopic Dermatitis - Hope for the Future
Although the symptoms of atopic dermatitis can be difficult and uncomfortable, the disease can be successfully managed. People…
Atopic Dermatitis Definition
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects the skin. It is not contagious; it cannot be…
Atopic Dermatitis - Current Research
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and other institutes of the…
Atopic Dermatitis and Vaccination Against Smallpox
Although scientists are working to develop safer vaccines, persons diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (or eczema) should not receive…
Atopic Dermatitis and Quality of Life
Despite the symptoms caused by atopic dermatitis, it is possible for people with the disorder to maintain a…
Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis
Each person experiences a unique combination of symptoms, which may vary in severity over time. The doctor will…
Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Treatment is more effective when a partnership develops that includes the patient, family members, and doctor. The doctor…
Factors that Make Atopic Dermatitis Worse
Many factors or conditions can make symptoms of atopic dermatitis worse, further triggering the already overactive immune system,…
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Symptoms (signs) vary from person to person. The most common symptoms are dry, itchy skin and rashes on…
Cost of Atopic Dermatitis
In a recent analysis of the health insurance records of 5 million Americans under age 65, medical researchers…
Causes of Atopic Dermatitis
The cause of atopic dermatitis is not known, but the disease seems to result from a combination of…
Stages of Atopic Dermatitis
When atopic dermatitis occurs during infancy and childhood, it affects each child differently in terms of both onset…
Incidence and Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is very common. It affects males and females and accounts for 10 to 20 percent of…
