what is atopic dermatitis in children?

Answer 1

Atopic dermatitis (der-muh-TI-tus) is also called eczema (EGG-zih-muh). Eczema is an itchy, red skin rash. It happens more often in babies and young children, but people can get eczema at any age. There is no cure for eczema, but it can be treated. Treatment includes helping your child avoid things that irritate his skin, and using moisturizers and special medicines. Eczema cannot be spread to others. It can be a short or long-term problem, and may last for days, months, or years. Eczema that starts at a young age often goes away by the time the child becomes a teenager. Eczema does not always go away. Some people have problems with eczema all of their life.

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Answer 2

Definition of Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis: A skin disease characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scaling, and loss of the surface of the skin (excoriation). When the eruption (rash) has been present for a prolonged time, chronic changes occur due to the constant scratching and rubbing known as lichenification (thickening of the skin with accentuation of the skin lines to form a crisscross pattern).

Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema.

This disorder usually affects young children on the face and extensor surfaces of the arms and legs (elbow and knee sides). Older children and adults are usually affected on the sides of the neck and on the inside of the elbow and knee.

Atopic dermatitis is frequently associated with other atopic (allergic) disorders, especially asthma and allergic rhinitis (hayfever). A defect of the immune system within the skin has been shown, but the reason for this is unknown.

Common Misspellings: atopic dermatitus, atopic dermititis

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Eczema is normally first noticed in children when you see your child scratching or rubbing an area of skin. This rubbing and scratching makes the affected area red, swollen, sore, and warm to the touch. Eventually, damage is caused to the outer layer of skin, also called the epidermis. When the outer layer of skin is damaged, it can become more vulnerable to infections. Your child's skin also becomes super-sensitive to allergens and irritants from the environment. Then the cycle continues.

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Answer 5

Its one of d types of Hypersensitivity reactions. Its due to allergy to some drug or food or dust or simpally any natural thing. best thing to avoid it is identify allergen and avoid contact with it.

Answer 6

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