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ATOPIC DERMATITIS – AN OVERVIEW

Published:2021-09-01 Issue: Volume: Page:40-42
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Container-title:INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH
language:en
Short-container-title:IJAR

Author:

Thomas Jayakar¹

Affiliation:

1. M.D, D.D, M.N.A.M.S, Ph.D., DSc, FRCP, FIAD Professor & Head Of Dermatology, Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education, Chennai

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenication to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers, and topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and superinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic immunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens signicantly by adulthood.

Publisher

World Wide Journals

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