Atopic Dermatitis Center - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch * Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  Kaiser Dermatology  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Paul W Orton MD  Brent C Sigler MD  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Skin Secrets  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  James A Harris MD  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  C-Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Adrienne Stewart MD  Expert Laser Clinic  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  Karen J Johnson MD PC  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  H M Medical Consultants  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Chan & Carretero MDs  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Boyle Family Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Flatirons Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Mountainview Dermatology  Rocky Mountain Dermatology  Boulder Medical Center Dermatology  George R Russell MD  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Foothills Family Dermatology  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Summit Dermatology  Summit Dermatology  Academy of Dermatology  Jules VanDersarl MD  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute Highlands Ranch, ColoradoUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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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 Highlands Ranch
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