Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent atopic dermatitis as follows: Maintain a diary for food allergies and update the diary as allergic symptoms are noted for any new food sources. Common dietary allergens with a potential to trigger atopic dermatitis activation in individuals include milk & dairy products, wheat, barley, egg protein, seafood, and soy. Individuals with history of frequent exacerbation of atopic dermatitis must avoid eating out, especially when they are [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent atopic dermatitis as follows: Soaking the irritated skin in warm oatmeal bath for 15 minutes, pat drying the skin gently, and applying gentle moisturizer can ease the itch and prevent further irritation of the skin. Use mild soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and perfumes, as they could contain chemical triggering activation of atopic dermatitis. Avoid exposure to pollen by limiting outdoor time, especially during spring season. Dry and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent atopic dermatitis as follows: Apply moisturizing cream all over every day. You can also apply coconut oil, sesame oil, olive oil, or jojoba oils all over the body and face, to moisturize the irritated skin. Moisture prevents excessive drying of skin and atopic dermatitis activation. Proper trimming of the nails can help prevent scratching the skin and irritating it further. Having mittens on can also help [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]