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• Early age of onset
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is an • Personal/family
inherited, inflammatory skin condition history of atopic
caused by a hypersensitivity reaction disease.
to allergens such as food, • Dry skin and
environmental allergens or contact pruritis
allergens. • Recurring
symptoms
Atopic diseases refers to allergic • Presentation and
conditions that tend to occur location
collectively as a group or triad.
Atopic dermatitis, asthma and Treatment
allergic rhinitis often occur together.
• Topical corticosteroids
Eczema is transient (comes and goes) • Emollients.
and often develops in people before • Systemic
the age of 5 years. An estimated 60% corticosteroids.
of children outgrow their eczema in • Antihistamines.
adolescence. • If infection:
antibiotics/ antiviral/
antifungal.
• Moisturizers
• Phototherapy
Signs and symptoms
Typical location:
Infants: scalp, cheeks,
• Dry, scaly skin elbows knees.
• Itching
• May weep when Children: behind creases of
scratched elbows and knees, neck,
• Red/brownish patches wrists, buttock creases.
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