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1. Eczema : Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken ...• Reviewer: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Atopic Dermatitis : Causes
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The causes of atopic dermatitis were not completely understood as of 2004 but are thought to be a combination of genetic susceptibility, damaged skin barrier function, and abnormal responses of the child's immune system to environmental triggers. ...• Author: Rebecca Frey PhD Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Atopic Dermatitis (a form of Eczema) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment by MedicineNet.com
Medical information about atopic dermatitis (a form of eczema) skin inflammation causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, allergic... http://www.medicinenet.com/atopic_dermatitis/article.htm
4. eMedicine - Dermatitis, Atopic : Article by Dara A Kass, MD
Although not all patients who have atopic dermatitis are atopic (a misnomer of the disease), the correlation is high, around 80%, and patients with AD often manifest other atopic diseases. Dermatitis, Atopic - Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic,... http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic130.htm
5. Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis Treatments for Children
It is not yet known what causes it, but it does seem to run in families that have a history of asthma, allergies or atopic dermatitis. It is a chronic disease, but only about a third of children with infantile atopic dermatitis will continue to... http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/eczema.html |
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