Atopic Dermatitis Center - Corvallis, OR
Corvallis 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 Corvallis * The Corvallis Clinic Dermatology  Abigail L Haberman MD  W Scott Serrill MD  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Carolyn I Hale MD  Pacific Plastic Surgery & Dreyer Dermatology  Jay Y Park MD  Eric G Olson MD  Troy K Richey MD  Yamhill Valley Dermatology  Wilmette Surgical Specialties LLP  Advanced Dermatology of Oregon  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Larry L Peterson MD  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  The Portland Clinic  Allcare Family Dermatology  Klein Dermatology and Associates  Margaret A Hewitt MD  Dermatology Associates  Aloha Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Cornell Dermatology Clinic  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine  David J Pokorny MD PhD  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Department of Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  Eastmoreland Dermatology  Janet L Roberts MD  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Sunny205Dermatology  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Debbie L Miller MD  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Oregon Derm & Research Ctr Phoebe Rich MD  The Portland Clinic  Allergy, Asthma & Dermatology Associates PC  Patricia L Norris MD  Northwest Dermatology & Laser Clinic PC  Clark E Sisk MD  Knott Street Dermatology PC  East Portland Dermatology  Providence Medical Group Glisan  Providence Medical Group Glisan  Timothy M Brown MD PC  Richard Phipps MD  Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Skin Center  Julee K Richards MD PC Corvallis, OregonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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.
Wh...Recommended Reading Related to Atopic DermatitisWhat is a skin test for allergy?This is a test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction. How is an allergy skin test done?A small amount of the suspected allergy-provoking substance (the allergen) is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. An allergy skin test is also called a scratch test. What is a positive skin test?If the skin reddens and, more importantly, if it swells, then the test is read as positive and allergy to that substance is considered probable. Can you give an example of a skin test?If a specific food allergy is suspected, a skin test uses a dilute extract of the suspect food. A small drop of this particular liquid extract is placed on the skin of the forearm or back. This underlying skin... Other Related Atopic Dermatitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Corvallis
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