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Atopic Dermatitis
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Atopic dermatitis can affect children (infantile) or adults. It is most common in infants and most of them are cured from this condition. There is often a family history of asthma, hay fever, eczema, psoriasis, or other allergy-related disorders. In adults, it is generally a chronic or recurring condition.
A hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) occurs in the skin, causing chronic inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Chronic irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and become leathery-textured, although this is more pronounced in the localized form, lichen simplex chronicus. Exposure to environmental irritants can worsen symptoms, as can dryness of the skin, exposure to water, temperature changes and stress. |
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Posted by:
vinlav
Posted on: 02/11/2012 Skin problems also affects on the stomach and on the side of the thighs. Have these problems on the left side of the body. What is it? Am puzzled.....
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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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