Atopic Dermatitis Center - Portland, OR
Portland 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 Portland * The Portland Clinic  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Department of Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  Allergy, Asthma & Dermatology Associates PC  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Janet L Roberts MD  Patricia L Norris MD  Northwest Dermatology & Laser Clinic PC  Debbie L Miller MD  Oregon Derm & Research Ctr Phoebe Rich MD  Knott Street Dermatology PC  Clark E Sisk MD  Eastmoreland Dermatology  East Portland Dermatology  Providence Medical Group Glisan  Providence Medical Group Glisan  David J Pokorny MD PhD  Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine  Margaret A Hewitt MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Klein Dermatology and Associates  The Portland Clinic  Larry L Peterson MD  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Sunny205Dermatology  Timothy M Brown MD PC  Advanced Dermatology of Oregon  Wilmette Surgical Specialties LLP  Cornell Dermatology Clinic  Aloha Dermatology Clinic  Richard Phipps MD  Allcare Family Dermatology  Yamhill Valley Dermatology  Carolyn I Hale MD  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  W Scott Serrill MD  Abigail L Haberman MD  The Corvallis Clinic Dermatology  Hood River Dermatology Portland, OregonPortland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the state of Oregon. It has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or "green" city in the United States, and the 2nd most in the world. The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in light rail, supported by Metro, a distinctive regional-government. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, and its coffee fanaticism. Upcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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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