Atopic Dermatitis Center - Folsom, CA
Folsom 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 Folsom * David No MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  AnewSkin Dermatology  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Robert H Hargrove MD  Nancy L Page MD  C Stephen Goetz MD  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Bruce D Miller MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Jon A Erickson MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology  E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  John A Kasch MD  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  Elliott L Adams MD  William H Chan MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Sierraderm  Haines P Ely MD  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Central Valley Dermatology  William Abildgaard MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Shirley L Van MD  Gary Wagner MD  Dermatology Affiliates  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Gary L Wright MD  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Richard D Zumwalt MD  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Alexander Lewis MD  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Lewis H May II MD  Adam Wallach MD  Renewal Dermatology & Laser  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  John J Willsen MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr Folsom, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Folsom
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