Atopic Dermatitis Center - West Haven, CT
West Haven 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 West Haven * Mark J Goldstein MD  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Kalman L Watsky MD  Kevin Diette MD  John W Edelglass MD  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Donald R Greene MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Brian McGrath MD  Philip E Shapiro MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Advanced Dermatology Center  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Glenn S Gart MD  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Middlesex Dermatology  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Joseph Weiss MD  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Julia B Sabetta MD  Dermatology Surgical Associates LLC  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  Cyrus Chess MD  Dermatology for the Family  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Jitesh K Vachhani MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Stuart A Kittay MD  William A Notaro MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Robert Fand MD  Lawrence J Fortier MD  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC West Haven, ConnecticutUpcoming 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.
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 West Haven
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