Atopic Dermatitis Center - Mesa, AZ
Mesa 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 Mesa * Glenn H Brown MD  Robert Griego MD  Paul R. Love MD  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Jerry A Ponitch MD  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Ruskin R Lines III MD  Arizona Family Physicians  AAP Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PC  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Ahwatukee Skin and Laser  New Horizons Dermatology  Chandler Dermatology  Arcadia Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  East Valley Dermatology  East Valley Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Bigler Dermatology  Bosley Medical Institute  Lloyd D Brenden MD  Omni Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  PCA Skin Center  Jerold L Powers MD  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Arizona Skin Surgery  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  Arizona Premier Dermatology  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Derma  Stockton Dermatology  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Ronald C Hansen MD  Peter J Casper MD  Adriana K Holy MD  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Affiliated Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  West Dermatology of Arizona  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  Paradise Valley Dermatology  Eugene Leibsohn MD  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Alliance Dermatology  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Dermatology Associates  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  North Valley Dermatology LLC  North Valley Dermatology LLC Mesa, ArizonaMesa is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona and is a suburb of Phoenix, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although it has a large population, Mesa is a "bedroom community." Neighborhoods across the city are diverse - some areas have experienced urban blight, while others feature elaborate custom homes. Mesa is also best known as having one of the highest check cashing per capita indexes nationwide. Upcoming Local Events2012-07-14
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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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