Epidemiology
What percent of children are affected by atopic dermatitis?
20%
What is the word dermatologists use to describe "redness"?
Erythematous
What is the primary symptom of atopic dermatitis?
Itching
True or false: food allergies cause atopic dermatitis
FALSE
If atopic dermatitis seems infected, you give the patient ____________.
antibiotics
What percent of adults are affected by atopic dermatitis?
4-10%
Name two characteristics of an atopic dermatitis rash?
Redness, scaly, blistering, oozing, crusting, thickening
What time of the day is itching typically the most severe?
Night
Name two potential causes of atopic dermatitis.
Genetics
Skin barrier dysfunction
Immune dysregulation
Environmental factors
_________ is an integral part of any atopic dermatitis regimen regardless of severity
moisturizer
What age are 90% of patients diagnosed by?
5 years old
What is the word dermatologists use to describe "blistering"?
Vesiculation
Fill in the blank: Itching causes ________, which leads to more inflammation and itchiness
scratching
Name two triggers of atopic dermatitis.
Irritants (soaps, detergents)
Environment (cold and dry weather, house dust mites, pet fur, pollen, molds)
Clothing fabrics
Stress
Topical _______________ are anti-inflammatory treatment for eczema.
corticosteroids
What is the most common age of onset?
3-6 months
What is the word dermatologists use to describe leathery/thick skin?
Lichenified
What word do dermatologists use that means "itching"?
Pruritis
What term is used to describe the progression from eczema in early infancy to other allergic diseases?
Atopic march
_______ baths: bath with a small amount of ______ can kill bacteria on the skin, reducing itching, redness and scaling
bleach
What percent of pediatric patients will have atopic dermatitis into adulthood?
30%
What layer of the skin is thickened in chronic eczema, leading to lichenification?
Epidermis (outer layer)
Name two parts of the body where older children typically get atopic dermatitis.
flexural areas/skin creases (neck, elbows, knees, wrists, ankles)
What percent of patients with moderate-severe eczema have food allergies?
20-30%
________________ are given to reduce pruritis.
antihistamines