Posts Tagged ‘atopic dermatitis’
Vitamin D Deficiency in Atopic Dermatitis
Friday, September 30th, 2011Bone mineral density in children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. van Velsen SG, Knol MJ, van Eijk RL, de Vroede MA, de Wit TC, Lam MG, Haeck IM, de Bruin-Weller MS, Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA, Pasmans SG. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Nov;63(5):824-31. Atopic dermatitis (AD) particularly in its severe forms requires potent topical (corticosteroids) or […]
Features Of Atopic Dermatitis In Adults
Sunday, May 1st, 2011Features Of Atopic Dermatitis In Adults Atopic dermatitis in older patients: particular points. Katsarou A, Armenaka MC. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Jun 21. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is increasing in its frequency mostly due to the phenomenal increase in atopy we have seen in the last 20 years. Therefore more and more adults are […]
Advice For Managing Atopic Dermatitis (AD) (For Professionals)
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Advice For Managing Atopic Dermatitis (AD) (For Professionals) Infection prevention avoid rubber, toys: risk of GRAM – folliculitis Baths in saline 9g Nacl in 1lt (raise to 30-36g NaCl) in KMnO4 1/10000: not on the head (effective, increases pH very slightly (paradoxical) but reduces St Aureus) Moisturization of the skin “stay less in water” “drink […]
Moisturising (Moisturizing) Creams In Atopic Dermatitis (AD) (For Professionals)
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010Moisturising (Moisturizing) Creams In Atopic Dermatitis (AD) (For Professionals) Structure of the summary 1. Measuring their efficacy 2. Role of emollients 3. Where is the evidence ? 1. Measuring their efficacy or the importance of scoring system for physicians SCORAD Objective SCORAD 3 items criteria (more practical and easier to do in daily practice): based […]
Early Topical Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Treatment In Children Improves Clinical Outcome (For Professionals)
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010Early Topical Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Treatment In Children Improves Clinical Outcome (For Professionals) chronic AD which is lichenified is difficult to treat The 3 major problematic factors with AD are: pruritus flares skin infections (bacterial and viral) Etiology of AD genetic? environmental ? atopic march ? In the absence of a definate cause, symptom management […]
Atopic Dermatitis: The Role Of Filaggrin (flg) (For Professionals)
Monday, October 11th, 2010Atopic Dermatitis: The Role Of Filaggrin (flg) (For Professionals) Several genes and environmental factors are implicated but the one gene having the biggest role is filaggrin. This gene will be studied here Synthesis process of filaggrin (flg): genetic localisation: chromosome 1=epidermal differentiation complex (group of genes coding proteins which are important for the differentiation of […]
Defining (D) Atopic Dermatitis (AD) And Measuring Its Impact (I) (For Professionals)
Sunday, October 10th, 2010Defining (D) Atopic Dermatis (AD) And Measuring Its Impact (I) (For Professionals) D Is termed eczema which to divide in atopic and non atopic. The other type is contact dermatitis (allergic or non allergic). 2004 What is a good definition ?: It is valid It is repeatable It is accepted by others It is easy […]
Emulsifying ointment
Sunday, November 29th, 2009This is an emollient which is used to moisturize dry skin. It may also be used as a soap substitute on problem skin with eczema or other skin rash which cannot tolerate over-drying toilet soaps. Your doctor has prescribed this for you as a : Moisturizer Apply it liberally to the affected areas, at least […]
Skin Disorders in Young Children
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Atopic Dermatitis 1. What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is an itchy, dry, inflammation of the skin. It is the commonest type of skin disease in children. It is not an infectious disease. The child with atopic dermatitis has sensitive skin which is irritated easily. 2. […]
Skin Conditions Around The Eyes
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Eyelid Contact Dermatitis Cosmetics and cleansers are usually used on the eyelids or eyelashes. These can cause an irritant or allergic reaction in patients sensitive to such cosmetics and cleansers. Patients will complain of itching, burning and redness. Signs of contact dermatitis include blistering, redness and scaliness. If […]
