All About Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

All About Atopic Dermatitis Treatment By Daniel More, MD Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurrent skin disease that commonly occurs in early childhood but can continue or start in adulthood. Like other allergies and asthma, atopic dermatitis tends to run in families. While treatment of atopic dermatitis seems complex, it doesn't need to be.    Everything You Need to Know About Eczema  Eczema typically begins as an itch that when scratched, erupts into a rash. The rash may occur anywhere on the body, although certain areas of the body are more common depending on the age of the person. Eczema initially appears as small red bumps, or vesicles, which can ooze or flake with continued scratching. As the skin continues to be scratched, it will appear leathery, or lichenified. Treatment of the itch will prevent scratching, and therefore, prevent the rash. READ NOW Topical Steroids for Treating Eczema  Topical steroids are useful for the treatment of many kinds of allergic skin diseases and pruritus. These medications are also used for a number of non-allergic diseases, such as psoriasis, and along with an anti-fungal medication to treat itching associated with ringworm infections. READ NOW Immunotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis  Various treatments are available for these different allergic diseases, including avoidance of allergic triggers, medications, as well as the use of immunotherapy. Immunotherapy, including allergy shots and allergy drops, are the only allergy treatments that actually change the underlying problem of allergies, and are the only possible cure. For many years, immunotherapy has been used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic asthma. More recently, various studies suggest that immunotherapy may also be useful for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Does Your Child Have Any Food Allergy Symptoms? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? Does your child have any symptoms of diabetes? Does Your Child Have Any Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.