Atopic Dermatitis Center - Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte * Stephen E Chiarello MD PA  Manuel H Hernandez MD PA  South Florida Skin Center  J Kent Bartruff MD PA  Mark Konwiser MD  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  Charles S Eby MD  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  American Dermatology Associates  Skin Cancer Specialist Inc  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Center for Skin Wellness  Acute Dermatology Clinic  William Elstein MD  Dermatology Associates of Sarasota  Michael J Haiken MD  Florida Skin Center  Abrams Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  O'Donoghue Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialists  David M Bracciano MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgical Center of Sarasota  Center for Sight  Leonard Slazinski MD  First Physicians Group University Parkway  Isaac Zamora MD  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  Skin Smart Dermatology  Alfred D Hernandez MD  Stephen Scholle MD  S Mark Burnett MD  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  John A Cottam MD  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Brian G Fabian MD  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Susan H Weinkle MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Morris J Lipnik MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Robert R Tawil MD  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  American Institute of Dermatology PA  Kenneth W Fields MD  Harris Dermatology  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Florida Coastal Dermatology Associates  Elba I Rubianes MD  Dermatology Specialists of Naples  Joel F Waltzer MD  Advanced Dermatology  Patrice C Case MD  Bonnie M Zonas MD  Brandon Dermatology  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Naples Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery  Dermatology Health Care  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Bay Dermatology  Teresa P Brandt MD  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Teresa P Brandt MD  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Caban Skin Institute  Bonita Drake MD  John F Kirk MD  Visage Dermatology  Arnold E Ison MD Port Charlotte, 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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