Atopic Dermatitis
Did you know? “Atopic refers to a tendency to develop allergy conditions and dermatitis means swelling of the skin.” (National Institutes of Health, Atopic Dermatitis, 09/2009) “Atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) is an inherited, chronic inflammatory skin condition that usually appears in early childhood. Patches of skin become red, scaly and itchy. Sometimes, tiny blisters containing clear fluid can form and the affected areas of the skin can weep. Weeping is a sign that the dermatitis has become infected.” (Better Health Channel, Atopic Dermatitis, 01/29/2014)
“The cause of atopic dermatitis is poorly understood and is the subject of active research. It affects the ability of your skin to hold moisture. Research shows that it develops as a result of interaction between the environment, your immune system and genetics. People with this condition are more prone to react to numerous irritants and allergens.” (WebMD, Atopic Dermatitis, 04/30/2010)
“Most people who have atopic dermatitis have a personal or family history of allergic conditions, such as hay fever and asthma. The inflammation of the skin that causes the atopic dermatitis rash is considered a type of allergic response. Research has shown that even the unaffected skin of people with atopic dermatitis does not hold water as well as it should.” (WebMD, Atopic Dermatitis, 04/30/2010)
“Eczema can vary in severity and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day. The physical effects of eczema can include dryness of the skin, red and scaly areas on the front of the elbows and the back of the knees, watery fluid weeping from affected skin, itchiness and lesions that may become infected by bacteria or viruses.” (Better Health Channel, Atopic Dermatitis, 01/29/2014)
“The main symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching. The itching can be severe and persistent, especially at night. Scratching the affected area of skin usually causes a rash. The rash is red and patchy and may be chronic or recurring. The rash may develop sores that are filled with fluid, be scaly and dry, red and itchy or become tough and thick from constant scratching.” (WebMD, Atopic Dermatitis, 04/30/2010)
“Treatment works best when the patient, family members and doctor work together. Treatment plans are based on age, symptoms, and general health. Although there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, it can be controlled with preventive measures and medicines. Treatment helps stop the rash from recurring and controls itching. You can generally bring the rash and itching under control within three weeks of a flare.
If having dry skin isn’t bad enough, witnessing it in front of you get into clumps and morphing into a patch of dry skin most be the worst. Ichtyosis Vulgaris (or also called fish scale disease) is a skin disorder that is passed down the family line that leads to dry, scaly skin. Ichtyosis Vulgaris is one type of skin disorder that is very common. You are born with this skin disease which it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This type of skin disease is not life threating at all but there really isn’t a way to cure it at you just have to go on living with it. They symptoms of Ichtyosis Vulgaris are: dry skin, scaly skin, mild itching of the skin, and maybe some skin thickening. With time the dry skin can actually begin to bunch up together and start to create patches on your skin covering large areas of your body such as the back, arms, and legs. Unless spotted at a young age most cases of Ichtyosis Vulgaris go undiagnosed due people thinking that it is only “dry skin”
Various treatments may be used for months or years because eczema can be very persistent. There are creams and ointments that help calm the itching and irritation to help repair the skin, which could also be prescribed by your doctor. Drugs prescribed by your doctor could also be for infections caused by open sores or cracks. There are also oral drugs prescribed to help calm the inflammation for severe cases. Wet dressings may also be necessary when the eczema is severe. This involves wrapping the affected area with topical corticosteroids and wet bandages, usually done in a hospital. If the treatment is successful, it could still be possible that it may return. Light therapy would be needed to stop it from coming back. This involves exposing the skin to controlled amounts of natural sunlight, but it has harmful effects that could cause premature skin aging and an increased risk of skin cancer. Therapies like these are important to be spoken about with your doctor if it is what's best, especially if it's for younger children since it is riskier.
Other lesions, such as eczema, body lice, insect bites, fungal infections, poison ivy, and various forms of dermatitis can make a person susceptible to this infection.... ... middle of paper ... ... The New York Times.
You have allergic symptoms like runny nose, hay fever, or a skin condition called eczema
... include: • Avoiding the use of harsh chemicals • Using a non-soap cleanser when taking baths and showers • Gently patting the skin with a dry, soft towel • Applying moisturizer while skin is damp, to lock in moisture • Reducing the level of daily stress • Avoiding scratchy materials and tight-fitting clothing • Avoiding excess heat • Keeping the house well ventilated • Regularly changing bed linen • Resisting the urge to scratch the skin For many individuals, antihistamine drugs or creams containing corticosteroids, may be useful in helping to soothe the irritation. For the more severe cases the doctor may prescribe other medications to be taken internally, and in the event of infection may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. Ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) may also prove useful in helping to clear up the condition in persons with severe cases.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects 125 million people world wide according to the World Psoriasis Day consortium. The origin of psoriasis is unknown, but many doctors and researches believe that genetics, along with environmental factors, trigger a hyperactive reaction of the immune system that leads to the relatively harmless, yet uncomfortable skin disease. The response of the immune system induces skin cells to multiply and mature rapidly, causing the skin cells to accumulate on top of each other and as a result, the skin becomes red, scaly, itchy, and forms thick patches on the skin. Despite that this disease is the most frequent auto-immune disease in the world, there is no cure for it. Not only is there no cure for psoriasis, but this disease can lead to other problems depending on the severeness of the disorder for example: psoriatic arthritis. However, this chronic disease has several treatment options that if used correctly and in a timely manner, will reduce and lessen the symptoms.( Although there is no cure for psoriasis, understanding how it begins, recognizing the symptoms, and learning about treatment options can enhance the quality of life for a person diagnosed with psoriasis.)
...of the skin and slows down the process of skin growth. Phototherapy is often used without the usage of other medicine, but if the psoriasis is very severe, than it can work well with other treatments. The most common risk factor of using this method is skin cancer and skin damage around the edges of the unaffected area.
Treatment can last from three months to sometimes longer than 4 years. Treatment types are exposure therapy, using me...
...f home remedies and some people even come up with their own. Medications and therapies are available for people with eczema just asked a doctor about them or to provide information about them. Eczema is a chronic skin and causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry, but it can be treated by dieting, home remedies, medications, and therapies.
True food allergies are rare. The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) estimates that only 2% of the adult population of the United States is allergic to foods. Further, only eight foods cause 90% of all food allergic reactions. They are milk, egg, wheat, peanut, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish (Food Allergy Network). Many reactions to foods are really intolerance (reaction of the metabolism due to a chemical deficiency) rather than allergy (reaction of the immune system). Many infant allergies, which are later outgrown, are thought to be the result of immature immune systems. However, other allergies become stronger as the person ages and inadvertently becomes more exposed. One report on KCBS radio indicated there may be a link between mothers who ate peanuts during pregnancy and their children’s subsequent allergies.
The human race is known to have developed numerous allergies to various known and unknown allergens. An extreme allergic reaction which can be “life-threatening”. Mydr.com.au, 2014) is referred to as Anaphylaxis. It is a “medical emergency”(Lloyd & Sisman,2013).Statistics indicate that maximum deaths occur due to allergic reactions to various medicines. Other causative agents can be insects, food, latex, hair dye, etc(Lloyd & Sisman,2013).
...cations. Many people will find that amount of sunlight they receive has little or no impact on the state of their psoriasis, but in the cases where the light therapy has worked, it seems to reduce the appearance of the lesions greatly. Obviously, the risk of the UV light therapy is the possible threat of skin cancer.
Eczema is one example of a dry skin condition. An eczema sufferer will have cracked skin, redness and inflammation.
Allergies are especially unique in the medical field because they differ among patients. An allergy is a specific immunologic reaction to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. People with allergies are often sensitive to many substances. Common allergens that cause allergic reactions include seasonal, outdoor allergens like tree, grass, and weed pollen, and year-round indoor allergens including dust particles, animal dander, and indoor mold. Most people usually can be cured by various treatments.