Atopic Dermatitis Center - Anderson, IN
Anderson Dermatologist Doctors for Atopic DermatitisType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Anderson * David L Martin MD Inc  Mina D Swofford MD  Michael K Crider MD  University Dermatology Center  University Dermatology Center  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Greenfield Dermatology PC  Northside Dermatology LLC  Dermatology, Inc.  Dermatology, Inc.  Dermatology of Noblesville  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology Inc  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  C William Hanke MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Associates  Arthur J Sumrall MD  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Peter L Winters MD  David H Kingsbury MD  Kathryn A Kroeger MD  Doctors Skin Care PC  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Marc L Frost MD  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  Alexander A Fondak MD  Randall Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Nancy L Havlik MD  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  Dermatology Inc  Cortese Dermatology PC  Richard M Storm MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Robert E McCallister MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Barbara R Sturm MD  Franklin Dermatology  Dermatology Inc  James R Parliament MD  Bruce Younger MD  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Alan R Gilbert MD  Alan R Gilbert MD  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Swan Dermatology Center  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Bloomington Dermatology Clinic  Everett Linn Jones MD  William J Cron MD  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana Anderson, IndianaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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Atopic DermatitisRead the Atopic Dermatitis article » What is atopic dermatitis?Atopic dermatitis is a very common, often chronic (long-lasting) skin disease that affects a large percentage of the world's population. It is also called eczema, dermatitis, or atopy. Most commonly, it may be thought of as a type of skin allergy or sensitivity. The atopic dermatitis triad includes asthma, allergies (hay fever), and eczema. There is a known hereditary component of the disease, and it is seen more in some families. The hallmarks of the disease include skin rashes and itching. The word "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin. "Atopic" refers to diseases that are hereditary, tend to run in families, and often occur together. In atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. Dry skin is a very common complaint and an underlying cause of some of the typical rash symptoms. Although atopic dermatitis can occur in any age, most often it affects infants and young children. In some instances, it may persist into adulthood or actually first show up later in life. A large number of patients tend to have a long-term course with various ups and downs. In most cases, there are periods of time when the disease is worse, called exacerbations or flares, which are followed by periods when the skin improves or clears up entirely, called remissions. Many children with atopic dermatitis enter into a permanent remission of the disease when they get older, although their skin may remain somewhat dry and easily irritated. Multiple factors can trigger or worsen atopic dermatitis, including dry skin, seasonal allergies, exposure to harsh soaps and detergents, new skin products or creams, and cold weather. Environmental factors can activate symptoms of atopic dermatitis at any time in the lives of individuals who have inherited the atopic disease trait.
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