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Atopic Dermatitis Flashcards

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Atopic dermatitis

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Dermatitis in people with atopy

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Atopy

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Familial predisposition to development of
Allergic asthma
Conjunctivitis
Rhinitis
Atopic dermatitis

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Pathogenesis
Extrinsic atopic dermatitis

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IgE elevated
Type 1 hypersensitivity
CD4 cells

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Intrinsic atopic dermatitis

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No immunological changes as in EADS
CD8 cells in infiltrate

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Clinical features
Major

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Pruritis
Typical dermatitis
Positive family history for atopy
Chronic

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Minor features

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Cradle cap
Yellow crust on scalp
Dry skin

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Predilection sites

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Face
Flexures
Hands and feet
Nape of neck

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Diagnosis

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Clinical features
IgE elevated
Eye examination
Prick test
Patch test

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Therapy

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Tacrolimus
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines

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