Atopic Dermatitis Flashcards
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Atopic dermatitis
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Distribution in Infants
- face
- extensors
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Atopic dermatitis
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- Diminished irritant threshold
- 80% have IgE reactivity
- elevated levels of IgE
- immediate skin test responses
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Atopic dermatitis
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Distribution in kids and adults
- Flexors
- antecubital fossa
- popliteal fossa
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Atopic dermatitis
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Eczema
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Atopic dermatitis
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Susceptible to cutaneous infections
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Atopic dermatitis
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Inflammation unable to stop once started
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Atopic dermatitis
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Tx
- Avoid irritant
- Skin care
- Topical steroids
- Topical or systemic immunomidulators
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Atopic dermatitis
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Elevated IgE
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Atopic triad
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- Asthma
- Allergies
- Atopic dermatitis
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Atopic dermatitis
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Flexors distribution
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Atopic dermatitis
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Associated with: Skin cress under eyes Dry skin Hyper linear palm Sandy like skin at posterior arm.