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Complications of Atopic Dermatitis

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of atopic dermatitis as follows: Chronic itchy skin: Atopic dermatitis activation can result in chronic inflammatory skin rash, appearing as brownish red patches with intense itching, especially involving skin on the extremities, eyelids, neck, and upper chest. Individuals can also present with small blisters on the affected skin, which can burst open leaking fluid, leaving sore skin. Also, the persistent itching and scratching can leave the skin raw and sensitive. [...]

Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis Activation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for atopic dermatitis activation as follows: Chronic stress: Individuals with history of chronic unrelieved stress can have excessive steroid hormone production in their body to help stress management. Steroids have the potential to reduce antibody production and compromise immunity. Compromised immune status in individuals can act as a trigger, activating atopic dermatitis. Hormone changes: Changes in the body hormone secretion and resulting imbalance can also act as a trigger [...]

Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis Activation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for atopic dermatitis activation as follows: Environmental allergens:Individuals with genetic tendency to present with atopic dermatitis upon exposure to normal allergens in the environment, such as, dust mites, pollen, pet hair, and mold can present with an activation of atopic dermatitis. Triggers can also include chemicals used in sanitary and cosmetic products, such as, soaps, shampoos, disinfectants, deodorants, and colognes. Dietary allergens: Common dietary allergens with a potential to [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis as follows: Atopic dermatitis is self-limited, with the itching continuing for two to four weeks, until the blisters stop oozing and sore skin stops itching. As the condition is genetically determined, atopic dermatitis cannot be cured, and measures can only be taken to prevent activation of an episode and ease symptoms during a flare-up. In individuals with history of atopic dermatitis, avoiding exposure to the [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis as follows: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which individuals have a genetic tendency to show a strong immune response upon exposure to food and environmental allergens, such as, pollen, hay, and seafood. The triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Atopic dermatitis activation can result in inflammatory skin rash, appearing as brownish red patches with intense itching, [...]