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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]
691.8 Eczema, atopic dermatitis; 692 Contact dermatitis and other eczema. 692.0 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to detergents; 692.1 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to oils and greases; 692.2 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to solvents; 692.3 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to drugs and medicines in contact with skin
Dupilumab, sold under the brand name Dupixent, is a monoclonal antibody blocking interleukin 4 and interleukin 13, used for allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma and nasal polyps which result in chronic sinusitis. [6] [7] [8] [4] It is also used for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis, [9] prurigo nodularis [10] and ...
The term atopic dermatitis was coined in 1933 by Wise and Sulzberger. [95] Sulfur as a topical treatment for eczema was fashionable in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. [84] The word dermatitis is from the Greek δέρμα derma 'skin' and -ῖτις-itis 'inflammation' and eczema is from Greek: ἔκζεμα ekzema 'eruption'. [96]
Biopsies are typically not necessary, and cannot be used to rule out other atopic dermatitis or other eczemas. [9] [10] However, patch testing may be employed to rule out irritants (contact dermatitis) as a cause. [6] [11] In children, nummular dermatitis is commonly confused with tinea corporis. [8]
Pimecrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug of the calcineurin inhibitor class used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is available as a topical cream. It was developed and formerly marketed by Novartis under the trade name Elidel.
Autoimmune urticaria is often associated with a range of comorbidities. These include other autoimmune diseases and atopic diseases like atopic dermatitis, asthma, and rhino-conjunctivitis. [24] [25] [26] Anti-thyroid and anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs) are often found as well. As such, thyroid diseases are particularly prevalent, as well as ...
Stasis dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, acute irritant contact eczema and infective dermatitis have been documented as possible triggers, but the exact cause and mechanism is not fully understood. [7] Several other types of id reactions exist including erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme, Sweet's syndrome and urticaria. [3]