Atopic Dermatitis Center - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands * The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  George G Hughes MD  Advanced Associates in Dermatology  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Conroe Dermatology Associates  Jimmy Schmidt MD PA  Anh V Nguyen MD  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Concentra Medical Center  Tricia J Brown MD PA  William Waidhofer MD  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Solomon Sam Brickman MD  Carl B Rountree MD & Associates  Jerry E Dickson MD  Memorial City Dermatology Clinic  Angela M Davis MD  Memorial Dermatology  Memorial Dermatology  J F Fuerst MD  Max E Reddick MD  Jan M Schwartz MD  Robert S Totz MD  Laborde Dermatology, P.A.  Laborde Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  C William Doubleday MD  Memorial Clinical Associates  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  Memorial Clinical Associates  Center for Medical Dermatology  Center for Medical Dermatology  Jeannette M Greer MD  Iris S Polinger MD PHD PA  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  J Brad Bowden MD  Chernosky Dermatological Associates PA  Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston  Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD  Proctor Clinic  Mark A Price MD  Samuel F Bean MD  Mark A Price MD  Gil A Micheletti MD  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Bruce R Nelson MD  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Dermatological Association of Texas  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Dermatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Linda Barrows MD  Medical Center Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Medical Center Dermatology  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Derm Surgery Associates PA  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Benjamin Edery MD PA  Norman D Guzick MD  Advanced Dermatology  Esta Kronberg MD  Jon K Stern MD  Milton D Moore MD RPH  Paul Subrt MD  James M Hanna MD  Robert S Tausend MD  Aaron K Joseph MD  Scott D McMenemy MD  Southeast Dermatology PA  Southeast Dermatology PA The Woodlands, TexasUpcoming 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.
Wh...Recommended Reading Related to Atopic DermatitisWhat is a skin test for allergy?This is a test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction. How is an allergy skin test done?A small amount of the suspected allergy-provoking substance (the allergen) is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. An allergy skin test is also called a scratch test. What is a positive skin test?If the skin reddens and, more importantly, if it swells, then the test is read as positive and allergy to that substance is considered probable. Can you give an example of a skin test?If a specific food allergy is suspected, a skin test uses a dilute extract of the suspect food. A small drop of this particular liquid extract is placed on the skin of the forearm or back. This underlying skin... Other Related Atopic Dermatitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for The Woodlands
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