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Atopic Dermatitis

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The word "atopic" describes a group of allergic or associated diseases that often affect several members of a family. These families may not only have allergies such as hay fever and asthma but also show skin eruptions called atopic dermatitis. The word eczema is used to describe all kinds of red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, thickened and itching skin conditions.

Infantile eczema or neurodermatitis, is a skin disorder caused due to hypersensitivity (allergy - related) reactions occurring within the skin. It is characterized by inflammation, itching and scaling of the skin.


Latest Publication and Research on Atopic Dermatitis - Updated on 12/06/2011

Atopic dermatitis in Tunisian schoolchildren. - Published by PubMed

Atopic dermatitis in Tunisian schoolchildren. - Published by PubMed

Effect of prednisolone and cetirizine on D. farinae and histamine-induced wheal and flare response in healthy dogs. - Published by PubMed

Effect of prednisolone and cetirizine on D. farinae and histamine-induced wheal and flare response in healthy dogs. - Published by PubMed

The effect of pimecrolimus on expression of genes associated with skin barrier dysfunction in atopic dermatitis skin lesions. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by:  writes4fun(Guest)  Posted on: 08/31/2011
Very good information here! One thing I never understand is why blog posts and articles about atopic dermatitis always list the back of the knees and inside the elbows as common locations, but never mention the front of the knees and outside the elbows which is where members of my family most commonly have atopic dermatitis flare ups. I found another good article on this topic: Atopic Eczema

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