Atopic Dermatitis Center - Oxnard, CA
Oxnard 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 Oxnard * Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Peter L Karlsberg MD  Robert R Jordan MD  Ventura Dermatology Medical Clinic Inc  Coastal Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Comron Maleki MD  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Judith S Feldman MD  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Tri-Valley Dermatology and Laser Cdenter  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  James S Weintraub MD  West Lake Eye & Skin Associates Inc  Bente H Berman MD  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Lisa N Oki MD  Mary Lee Amerian MD  James H Sternberg MD  Robert DeStefano MD  West Hills Dermatology Group  Kranson Cosmetic Laser Institute  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  Robert M Miller MD  Aloe Dermatology  Douglas Hamilton MD  Douglas Hamilton MD  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Kevin C Osburn MD  Louise H Stewart MD  William K Brokken MD  William K Brokken MD  Southern CA Permanente  Diane M Reisinger MD  Southern CA Permanente  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Michael McCray MD  Lawrence Osman MD  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Group  Valley Dermatology  Milton Kaplan MD  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Dermatology Surgical Medical  Advanced Dermatology Center & Cosmetic Care  Michael T Lin MD  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  Central Coast Pathology Consultants  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  Ileana E Zapatero MD  Palisades Dermatology  Michael E Borok MD  Castle Dermatology  Robert M Hartman MD  Steven Naltsas MD  Norman H Nelson MD  Skin Cancer Medical Center  MacKenzie Dermatology  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Stephen J Friedman MD  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Evelyn Jankowski MD  Quynh Sebastian MD  Lawrence H Matt MD  Pamela Rand MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Quynh Sebastian MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Martin L Alpert MD Oxnard, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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