Question 1

what is atropic dermititis?

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Atopic: The word is atopic dermatitis which is an inherited sensitivity of the skin that makes it more likely to get irritated and itch than normal skin. Once itching is severe, the patient scratches until a rash breaks out leading to redness, oozing and crust often called eczema. Often associated with family history of asthma or nose allergies.

Question 2

contact vegetable dermatites?

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It happens: With certain plants that you develop a contact dermatitis, use gloves when you handle them and long sleeves and use a topical steroid cream over the rash.

Question 3

how long does contact dermatits usually last?

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Depends: Allergic contact (ie poison ivy) lasts 1-2 weeks. Irritant contact lasts usually shorter time. Allergic takes abt 72 hrs to start, irritant starts right away. Allergic usually itches, irritant usually burns. Both can appear identically however, and both will continue if exposure continues.

Question 4

any effective moistrizers for atopic dermititis?

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Yes: The most important trick is to apply the moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing which you are encouraged to do (this is in contrast with older recommendations).  I personally prefer ulactin which contains equivalents of the body's own moisturizer. However cervave and others have their own fans.  There are also great rx moisturizers but at $75 or more for 2-3 oz- mostly unaffordable.

Question 5

what are some house hold, otc remedies for contact dermitius?

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Several: Otc treatments could include, calamine and domboro solution to dry the lesions if they are weepy.  Oral antihistamines (benadryl) for itching.  Baking soday baths for itching.  Calamine with a bit of menthol in it to help with itching.  Aveno baths for itching.  Otc 1% Hydrocortisone cream to help with itching.  Perhaps some ice compresses to help with intense itching.  Just a few.  Good luck!

Question 6

i suffer from seboreic dermatit for ten years.anyone can help me?

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See Derm: I certainly would recommend seeing a dermatologist, but you can start with trying otc medicated shampoos with selenium sulfide in them, such as head and shoulders or selsun blue.

Question 7

i had atopic dermititis as a baby and it came back at the age of 17.is there any chance that i will grow out of it?

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Atopic dermatitis: You may or may not grow out of your condition. It depends on external conditions.

Question 8

does protopic help clear up peri oral demitits?

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It can but it can: be very irritating at first. Your derm or doctor should have you mix it with a steroid cream for 1-2 weeks and then it can be used alone. It is not my first line of treatment for Perioral derm, but in recalcitrant cases it can help

Question 9

i have shoe dermititis. can you please recommend anything for its cure?

Accepted Answer

Too broad: Get examined by a podiatrist or dermatologist.  Shoe dermatitis implies some reaction to the skin because of your shoe.  This typically can be from irritation, from an allergy to the material, or from an infection like fungus.  Your question is a bit broad...But bottom line, treatment involves ridding yourself of the irritant.  See the doc to get evaluated!

Question 10

need help docs! my baby suffering with extreme dryskin like atopic dermititis please help me to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Skin care: Moisturizing the skin and avoiding long baths, fragranced products will help the skin retain moisture. In addition, application of topical steroids may be recommended by your physician. Allergy testing may help to determine if there is a food triggering the dermatitis.

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