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ECZEMA (Atopic Dermatitis) / Abdulrhman Marwan Taleb ; Nawar Essam Al-Awar ; Raneem Ayman Saade

Publication year: 2020

ISBN: Ph00089

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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, Certain substances or conditions called trigger factors can cause eczema to flare-up: Irritants such as soaps and detergents, wool, skin infections, dry skin, low humidity, heat, sweating or emotional stress. Allergens such as dust mites, pollen, moulds, or foods.and the treatment for the condition aims to heal the affected skin and prevent flares of symptoms.Topical medications (typically, steroids or other anti-inflammatory medications, and found a correlation between eczema and the Quality of life, Recently some study have done to study the relation with COVID-19.


Subject: Eczema, Dermatitis, Eczematous, Dermatitis, Skin Diseases, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Referral and Consultation, Dermatitis, Atopic, Nutrition, COVID-19