Atopic Dermatitis Center - Towson, MD
Towson 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 Towson * Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  M Eugene Tudino MD  Grant J Anhalt MD  Bruce E Beacham MD  Saif U Syed MD  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Stanley J Miller MD  John Skouge MD PA  Herbert L Kronthal MD  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Israel S Eckman MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Michael Radowsky MD  Ciro R Martins MD  Regina Anderson MD  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Joseph W Burnett MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Monte S Meltzer MD  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Thomas B Day MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Larry H Gaston MD  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Mitchell Klapper MD  William Dvorine MD  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Risa Jampel MD PA  Carolyn J Pass MD  Irving D Wolfe MD  David Strobel MD  Dermatology Laser Center  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Frederick N Pearson MD  Albert K Wong MD  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Allison Linquist MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Benjamin D Bernstein MD  Irmina C Boulier MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Anita L Henderson MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Cylburn E Soden MD  Stephen R Damm MD  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  David A Spott MD Towson, MarylandUpcoming 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.
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 Towson
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