Atopic Dermatitis

Question 1

What are some patient factors that should be assessed?

Answer 1

Recent contact with person with similar rash
Contact dermatitis
Drug-induced reaction
Photosensitizing and recent sun exposure
Symptoms unresolved despite 2 week course of corticosteroid

Question 2

What are some red flags for atopic dermatitis?

Answer 2

Persistent itching, over 30% of body affected, bleeding, oozing
Moderate to severe lesions on face
Signs of secondary infection (bacterial, fungal, viral)
Palms of hands or soles of feet are affected

Question 3

What are some typical symptoms of atopic dermatitis?

Answer 3

Itchy dry skin

Question 4

What are some treatment for mild atopic dermatitis?

Answer 4

Moisturizers

Move to corticosteroids id no improvement