1
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Diagnostic features atopic dermatitis
A
Chronic or relapsing dermatitis
Typical morphology and age specific patterns.
Early age of onset
Personal and family hx atopy
2
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Age of onset in children
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Usually 2-6 months.
3
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Diagnostic features acute dermatitis
A
Pruritis Xerosis Eythema, edema Blistering, oozing, crusting Excoriations (linear crusted erosions)
4
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Diagnostic features chronic dermatitis
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Thickness (induration, papulation)
Excorations
Lichenifications
5
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Excorations
A
linear crusted erosions
6
Q
Lichenifications
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Increased cutaneous line markings with thickening of skin.
7
Q
AD cause
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Dysfunctional skin barrier
dysregulation of immune system
8
Q
Factors affecting immune system in AD
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Genetic
Immunologic
Environmental
9
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Most notable feature of AD
A
Pruritis
Atopic dermatitis
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