Atopic Dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis

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Distribution in Infants

• face
• extensors

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Atopic dermatitis

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• Diminished irritant threshold
• 80% have IgE reactivity
  
  • elevated levels of IgE
  • immediate skin test responses

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Atopic dermatitis

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Distribution in kids and adults

• Flexors
  
  • antecubital fossa
  • popliteal fossa

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Atopic dermatitis

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Eczema

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Atopic dermatitis

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Susceptible to cutaneous infections

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Atopic dermatitis

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Inflammation unable to stop once started

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Atopic dermatitis

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Tx

1. Avoid irritant
2. Skin care
3. Topical steroids
4. Topical or systemic immunomidulators

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Atopic dermatitis

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Elevated IgE

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Atopic triad

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• Asthma
• Allergies
• Atopic dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis

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Flexors distribution

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Atopic dermatitis

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Associated with:
Skin cress under eyes
Dry skin
Hyper linear palm
Sandy like skin at posterior arm.