Atopic Dermatitis Center - North Fort Myers, FL
North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers * Charles S Eby MD  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Michael J Haiken MD  Florida Skin Center  Acute Dermatology Clinic  Harris Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  Stephen Scholle MD  J Kent Bartruff MD PA  Brian G Fabian MD  Stephen E Chiarello MD PA  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Manuel H Hernandez MD PA  South Florida Skin Center  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Morris J Lipnik MD  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  Kenneth W Fields MD  Harris Dermatology  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Mark Konwiser MD  Elba I Rubianes MD  Dermatology Specialists of Naples  Joel F Waltzer MD  Advanced Dermatology  Patrice C Case MD  Bonnie M Zonas MD  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Steven J Wasserman MD  Hobart K Richey MD  Sarasota Skin & Cancer Center  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  American Dermatology Associates  Intercoastal Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialist Inc  William Elstein MD  Dermatology Associates of Sarasota  Center for Skin Wellness  Abrams Dermatology  O'Donoghue Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialists  Center for Sight  Dermatology & Skin Surgical Center of Sarasota  Leonard Slazinski MD  Alfred D Hernandez MD  Isaac Zamora MD  David M Bracciano MD  First Physicians Group University Parkway  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  Skin Smart Dermatology  S Mark Burnett MD  American Institute of Dermatology PA  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  John A Cottam MD  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  Susan H Weinkle MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Robert R Tawil MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  James D Morgan MD PA  Brandon Dermatology  Lakeland Dermatology  Lakeland Dermatology  Dermatology Health Care  Wilbur Reschly MD  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Bay Dermatology  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Teresa P Brandt MD  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Teresa P Brandt MD  Caban Skin Institute  Watson Clinic LLP North Fort Myers, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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