Atopic Dermatitis

Question 1

Questions to ask

Answer 1

Describe symptoms 
How long had the symptoms 
Location (k)
Other symptoms/provokes 
Previous history of presenting complaint (k)
Atopic triad (i.e. has asthma, hayfever or eczema) (k)
Other symptoms
Past medical history 
Drugs (OTC, Rx, and compliance) 
Allergies - 
Social history 
Family history of atopic triad (i.e. has asthma, hayfever or eczema)  (k)

Question 2

Treatment of Atopic dermatitis

Answer 2

Use of regular emollients such as aveeno

Question 3

Two specific questions to ask patient suffering from dermatitis

Answer 3

location- the distribution of rash for contact dermatitis is closely associated with clothing and jewellery

exposure- A history of when the rash occurs gives a useful indication as to the cause