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Atopic Dermatitis
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Treatment may vary depending on the appearance (stage) of the lesions. Acute weeping lesions, dry scaly lesions, or chronic dry thickened lesions are treated differently.
Infantile eczema usually becomes milder with age and often disappears after age 3 or 4. Atopic dermatitis usually responds to home treatment. Anything that aggravates the symptoms should be avoided. For some patients certain food items, environmental factors like change in weather and usage of wool and lanolin can increase the problem. Dry skin often makes the condition worse, so bathing and the use of soaps may be reduced. Temperature changes and stress may cause sweating and changes in the blood vessels of the skin. These aggravate the condition. If avoidance of irritants does not reduce symptoms, treatment applied to a localized area of the skin (topical) may be indicated. Topical treatment of weeping lesions may include soothing lotions, mild soaps, or wet dressings. Preventive measures: No known prevention. The condition tends to run in families. Control of stress and emotional conditions like nervousness, anxiety, depression, etc. can be useful in preventing some cases. |
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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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