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2. Atopic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin. [2] Atopic dermatitis is also often called simply eczema but the same term is also used to refer to dermatitis, the larger group of skin conditions. [2] [5] Atopic dermatitis results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2]

3. Debunking Eczema Myths: Understanding Contagion And ... - AOL

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   Atopic dermatitis, the most prevalent form of eczema, most often presents as dry or itchy patches of skin. However, contrary to popular belief, eczema isn’t contagious; it can’t be caught from ...

4. Dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   The terms dermatitis and eczema are sometimes used synonymously. [1] [14] However the term eczema is often used to specifically mean atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema). [15] [7] Terminology might also differ according to countries. In some languages, dermatitis and eczema mean the same thing, while in other languages dermatitis ...

5. Atopy - Wikipedia

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   Atopic reactions are caused by localized hypersensitivity reactions to an allergen. Atopy appears to show a strong hereditary component. One study concludes that the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (3%) or atopy in general (7%) "increases by a factor of two with each first-degree family member already suffering from atopy". [14]

6. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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   Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) is a very common condition that affects up to 30% of dogs, according to the journal Vet Sci.

7. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Dandruff Vs. Dry Scalp

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   While Dr. Opene notes that most people with dry scalp usually have undiagnosed dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) dryness of the scalp may also be due to undiagnosed atopic dermatitis (also known as ...