Atopic Dermatitis Center - Wilson, NC
Wilson 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 Wilson * Polley Clinic of Dermatology  Wilson Dermatology Clinic  Boice-Willis Clinic  Goldsboro Skin Center  Wayne Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology  ECU School of Medicine Dermatology  Dan M Henshaw MD  Virginia Lightner Family Dermatology  Audrey F Echt, MD, PA  Audrey F Echt MD  Audrey F Echt MD  Audrey F Echt, MD, PA  Youthology Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine  Azalea Skin Treatment Center  Raleigh Dermatology Associates  Raleigh Dermatology Associates  Andrus & Associates Dermatology  Drs Burton & Linthicum  Drs Burton & Linthicum  Andrus & Associates Dermatology  Millbrook Family Dermatology  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  The Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  The Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates PA  The Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Wake Dermatology Associates  Wake Dermatology Associates  Raleigh Skin Surgery Center  Laurinda L Queen MD  Philip D Meador MD  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  John P Surratt MD PA  Cary Dermatology Center PA  Cary Dermatology Center PA  Cary Dermatology Center PA  Cary Dermatology Center PA  North Carolina Dermatology Associates  Kulp Dermatology PA  Cary Skin Center  Cary Skin Center  Duke UMC Dermatology  Coastal Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  Duke UMC Dermatology  East Carolina Dermatology  North Carolina Center for Dermatology  North Carolina Center for Dermatology  North Carolina Center for Dermatology  Durham Dermatology Associates  Durham Dermatology Associates  Durham Dermatology Associates  Durham Dermatology Associates  Triangle Dermatology Associates PA  Triangle Dermatology Associates PA  Garrett S Bressler MD  Aesthetic Solutions  Aesthetic Solutions  Jonathan L Cook MD  Central Dermatology Center PA  Central Dermatology Center PA  Central Dermatology Center PA  Central Dermatology Center PA  Central Dermatology Center PA  Chapel Hill Dermatology  Chapel Hill Dermatology  Chapel Hill Dermatology  Chapel Hill Dermatology  UNC Department of Dermatology  UNC Department of Dermatology  UNC Department of Dermatology  Univ of NC Dermatology Clinic  Ravenhill Dermatology  Ravenhill Dermatology  Fayetteville Dermatology Clinic  Sanford Dermatology  Eastern Dermatology & Pathology Wilson, North CarolinaUpcoming 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 Wilson
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