A form of dermatitis characterized by red, itchy, scaly, or crusty patches that can be chronic or intermittent
Symptoms of Atopic Eczema
The following features are indicative of Atopic Eczema:
itching
red to brownish-gray patches
raised bumps
thickened, dry or scaly skin
raw or sensitive skin from scratching
It is possible that Atopic Eczema shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Atopic Eczema
The following are the most common causes of Atopic Eczema:
dry or irritable skin
mutation in the CARD11 gene
bacterial infection
environmental factors
Risk Factors for Atopic Eczema
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Atopic Eczema:
family history of eczema
family history of allergies
family history of hay fever
family history of asthma
living in urban areas
being African-American
having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Prevention of Atopic Eczema
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Atopic Eczema. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid fabrics, soaps and lotions that irritate your skin
avoid stress
avoid pollen, food and animals that patients is allergic to
Occurrence of Atopic Eczema
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Atopic Eczema cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Atopic Eczema most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 5-10 years
Common Gender
Atopic Eczema can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Atopic Eczema:
Physical examination: To examine the physical condition of the patient
Patch tests: To diagnose the allergic contact dermatitis
Doctor for Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Atopic Eczema:
Dermatologist
Complications of Atopic Eczema if untreated
Yes, Atopic Eczema causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Atopic Eczema is left untreated:
asthma
hay fever
skin infections
eye problems
irritant hand dermatitis
allergic contact dermatitis
sleep problems
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Procedures for Treatment of Atopic Eczema
The following procedures are used to treat Atopic Eczema:
Wet dressings: To treat severe atopic dermatitis
Light therapy: To treat eczema
Self-care for Atopic Eczema
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Atopic Eczema:
Take a bleach bath: Helps decreasing bacteria on the skin and related infections
Apply an anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to the affected area: Helps relieving itching
Use moisturizer: Helps treating condition
Avoid scratching: Helps to prevent eczema
Apply cool, wet compresses: Helps in protecting the skin and prevent scratching