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Atopic Dermatitis
Definition
It is a chronic & non-contagious skin disease i.e. it cannot be passed from one person to another. The word "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin. "Atopic" comes form the word “Atopy” that includes a group of diseases in which there is an inherited tendency to develop allergic conditions
There is extremely itching associated with it. The presence of dry or wet rash associated with thick skin is classy.
During the course of the disease there may be periods when the disease becomes worse; such periods are called flare-ups or exacerbations. Then there may also be periods when the skin symptoms improve or clears up completely and such periods are called remissions.
In some cases as the children suffering from Atopic dermatitis grow older, their skin disease improves or disappears altogether. In spite of this their skin may remain dry and easily irritated. In other cases, Atopic dermatitis may continue to be a significant problem even in adulthood.
Symptoms of atopic dermatitis
The following are some of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis:
children suffering from Atopic dermatitis grow older, their skin disease improves or disappears altogether. In spite of this their skin may remain dry and easily irritated. In other cases, Atopic dermatitis may continue to be a significant problem even in adulthood
Homeopathic treatment for atopic dermatitic
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