What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic Dermatitis is a most common chronic skin disease also known as eczema which is most likely develop in childhood and can affect till adulthood causes skin redness, itching and inflammations. Long term eczema may cause asthma, certain food allergies and hay fever.
It is non contagious skin disease that can manageable but can flare up at any age.

Who are at higher risk of Atopic Dermatitis?
infants are at higher risk
genetic factor
allergic to certain environment pollutants
excessive dry skin
weak immunity
Asthma
Hay fever

What are types of Atopic Dermatitis?
Types of atopic dermatitis:
Nummular Dermatitis – It is also known as discoid dermatitis that causes coin sized round and scaly patches with discoloration of skin.
Dyshidrosis Dermatitis – It causes blisters on particularly hands and feet, which are extremely itchy and are small in size.
Follicular Dermatitis – It is hair follicular dermatitis that are tiny but causes itchy bumps.
Prurigo Nodularis – It causes raised bumps that are dry and firm.
Erythroderma Dermatitis – It is commonly known as exfoliative dermatitis that covers whole skin with scales and discoloration.
Lichenoid Dermatitis – It causes scaly skin patches which are flat and dark.

What factors may trigger the Atopic Dermatitis?
Weather changes
During pregnancy
Other skin allergies
Stress
Soaps and detergents
Food allergies
Fragrances especially of perfumes and skin care products

What are the symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis?
Dark skin coloration
redness
patchy dry skin
bleeding spots when itching
thick skin
Patches with oozing pus or clear watery discharge

What are the precautions of Atopic Dermatitis?
Avoid scratching affected area
cut off the nails
use moisturisers to avoid dryness
do not rub the skin after bath
wear cotton clothes


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