Atopic Dermatitis Center - Kenner, LA
Kenner 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 Kenner * Carter D Paddock MD  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Robert M DeBellevue MD APMC  William P Coleman III MD  Rose Dermatology & Laser LLC  Applewhite Dermatology  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  I Ricardo Martinez MD PhD  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Jessica Coller Ochsner MD  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Patricia Farris MD  Patricia Farris MD  Poole Dermatology APMC  Tulane Family Health Center  Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology  William Burroughs MD  Edward F Pitard MD  Vance Anthony Marinello MD  Richard N Sherman MD  Audubon Dermatology  Audubon Dermatology  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Harris M Blackman MD LLC  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Laplace Dermatology Clinic  Benson Dermatology & Skin Cancer  Tulane Dermatology Clinic  Gary R Brown MD  Robert J Grieshaber MD  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Hammond Dermatology Center  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Northshore Dermatology Clinic  Jones & Mora MDs  Jones & Mora MDs  Lee Grafton MD  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Alexander Dermatology Clinic  Calais Dermatology Associates  Calais Dermatology Associates  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic  Laurie H Harrington MD Kenner, LouisianaUpcoming 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 Kenner
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