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1. Review your medical history. 2. You may need tests to identify allergies and rule out other skin diseases and food allergies. 3. Small amounts of different substances are applied to your skin and then covered. During visits over the next few days, the doctor looks at your skin for signs of a reacRead more
1. Review your medical history.
2. You may need tests to identify allergies and rule out other skin diseases and food allergies.
3. Small amounts of different substances are applied to your skin and then covered. During visits over the next few days, the doctor looks at your skin for signs of a reaction. Patch testing can help diagnose specific types of allergies causing your dermatitis.
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. The most common cause of eczema is direct skin contact with an irritant (something that causes inflammation of the skin), but other factors such as stress, skin abrasion, and sweating can cause itRead more
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. The most common cause of eczema is direct skin contact with an irritant (something that causes inflammation of the skin), but other factors such as stress, skin abrasion, and sweating can cause it too. Risk factors that increase your chances of developing eczema include dry skin, abrasion, sweating, heat or cold, and stress.
In some people, atopic dermatitis is related to a gene variation that affects the skin’s ability to provide protection. With a weak barrier function, the skin is less able to retain moisture and protect against bacteria, irritants, allergens, and environmental factors — such as tobacco smoke. In other people, atopic dermatitis is caused by too much of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus on the skin. This displaces helpful bacteria and disrupts the skin’s barrier function.
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