Atopic Dermatitis Center - Rockford, IL
Rockford 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 Rockford * Edgebrook Dermatology PC  Dixon Clinic  Mercy Woodstock Medical Center  Sterling Rock Falls Clinic  Lawrence L Johnson  Karen Lynn Maloney MD  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dermatology Limited  Thomas O Chua MD  David J Coynik MD  William C Dam MD SC  Fox Valley Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Schaumburg Dermatology  Clear Complexions RX  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Anthony M Janiga MD  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Michael A Greenberg MD  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Dermelan  Dermelan  Glazer Dermatology  Dermelan  Marvin H Margolis MD  David B Shanker MD  Robert M Septon MD  Lakeshore Dermatology  Fine Skin Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  North Suburban Dermatology Associates  North Suburban Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic Dermatology & Surgery  Dolar Koya MD  Fahey Medical Center  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Skin Care Center  North Shore Dermatology Center  AC Dermatology  Barsky Dermatological Association  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd Rockford, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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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