Atopic Dermatitis Flashcards
how does classic atopic dermatitis appear on a child?
erthematous ill defined plaques with scaled and crust on cheeks
where does atopic dermatitis mainly affect kids?
on their cheeks
what is the most common symptom of atopic dermatitis?
pruritis
where do infants and toddles get atopic dermatitis?
cheeks forehead scalp
where do older children get atopic dermatitis?
flexural areas of neck elbow wrist ankles
where do adults get atopic dermatitis?
flexural regions like children plus the hands wrists ankles feet and face
what is a different finding seen in children with atopic dermatitis?
licheenified…which is exaggerated skin lines
what is the atopic triad?
asthma
atopic dermatitis
allergic rhinitis
name five factors thought to play a role in atopic dermatitis?
genetics skin barrier dysfunction impaired immune response environment food allergies
how to treat acute inflamm of atopic dermatitis?
topical corticosteroids
do you give ointment or cream for atopic dermatitis?
ointments
what is the second line therapy for acute atopic dermatitis?
topical calcineurin inhibitors
when should you use topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?
when risk of using steroid…like for eyelid
what do you treat pruritis with from atopic dermatitis?
anti histamines
what two bugs are patients with atopic dermatitis prone to infections with?
staph a and group A streptococci
