Atopic dermatitis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

allergic eczema

See for

allergic dermatitis

Broader Terms

atopy, dermatitis

Related Terms

eczema, skin hypersensitivity

Scope Note

chronic inflammatory skin disorder in individuals with a hereditary predisposition to a lowered threshold to pruritus; characterized by extreme itching, leading to scratching and rubbing that result in typical lesions of eczema.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Defining Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects the skin.
• Home For patients For doctors Find a dermatologist About Store Contact Glossary Page index Search: 1a1 Home | Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy skin condition that is very common in children but may occur at any age.
• What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease of dogs which is caused by immunological hypersensitivity to common substances in the environment such as house dust mites.
• Preview: One of the most common skin disorders in temperate, industrialized nations, atopic dermatitis is clearly a condition that is itching for attention.
• Atopic dermatitis is a common, potentially debilitating condition that can compromise quality of life.

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