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| | Eczema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are related to allergies. | | | As the condition is often related to family history of allergies (and thus heredity), it is probable that gene therapy or genetic engineering might help. | | | Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_dermatitis
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| | ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Atopic dermatitis |
| | Dermatitis, atopic on the arms: This condition is frequently seen on the flexor rather than extensor skin surfaces of the body (inside of the elbow rather than the outside, or back of the knee rather than front). | | | Atopic dermatitis occurs in individuals with tendencies towards allergies and who seem to have very sensitive skin. | | | Approximately 3% of infants have atopic dermatitis, and many have a family history of the condition. |
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http://www.enlmedical.com/article/000853.htm
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| | Dermatitis |
| | Coal-tar shampoos may be used for seborrheic dermatitis that occurs on the scalp. | | | Stasis dermatitis should be treated by a trained practitioner. | | | Contact dermatitis usually does not spread from one person to another, nor does it spread beyond the area exposed to the irritant unless affected skin comes into contact with another part of the body. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/dermatitis.jsp
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| | Dermatitis - Seborrheic Dermatitis - DermatologyChannel |
| | Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic condition that occurs in areas of the skin where there are large oil glands — the middle of the face, behind the ears, and especially on the scalp (dandruff). | | | Certain drugs (e.g., methyldopa, cimetidine [Tagamet®], antiseizure medications) can aggravate seborrheic dermatitis. | | | The condition is characterized by waxy scale and reddened skin areas. |
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http://www.dermatologychannel.net/dermatitis/seborrheic.shtml
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| | Eczema |
| | Eczema, or dermatitis as it is sometimes called, is a group of skin conditions which can affect all age groups. | | | Contact dermatitis may be treated with compresses, creams, ointments and skin cleansers. | | | The appearance of irritant contact dermatitis varies considerably according to the conditions of exposure. |
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http://www.althealth.co.uk/services/info/ailments/eczema1.php
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| | Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How to Treat It -- familydoctor.org |
| | Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect the skin on other parts of the body, such as the face and chest, and the creases of the arms, legs and groin. | | | Seborrheic dermatitis of the skin creases in babies. | | | This organism is normally present on the skin in small numbers, but sometimes its numbers increase, resulting in skin problems. |
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http://familydoctor.org/handouts/157.html
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| | Seborrheic Dermatitis FAQS |
| | Effect of ketoconazole 1% and 2% shampoos on severe dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: clinical, squamometric and mycological assessments. | | | Thirty patients with chronic seborrheic dermatitis of scalp, face and front of chest were entered for study. | | | This pilot study was undertaken to examine the possibility of tacrolimus as a useful therapy for seborrheic dermatitis. |
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http://www.geocities.com/mall_lago/html/sebderm1.html
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| | Dermatitis |
| | Seborrhea is a form of dermatitis that normally affects the face and scalp areas. | | | "Dermatitis herpetiformis" is extremely itchy and maybe related to immune and intestinal disorders. | | | Deficiencies of B6 has been linked to skin problems. |
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http://www.healthy-r-us.org/dermatitis.htm
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| | Handout on Health: Atopic Dermatitis |
| | Adults with atopic dermatitis can enhance their quality of life by caring regularly for their skin and being mindful of the effects of the disease and how to treat them. | | | In general, the worse the atopic dermatitis and the younger the child, the more likely food allergy is present. | | | Adults with atopic dermatitis also have a predisposition toward irritant contact dermatitis, where the skin becomes red and inflamed from contact with detergents, wool, friction from clothing, or other potential irritants. |
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http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/dermatitis
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| | Dermatitis (Eczema) - DermatologyChannel |
| | Chronic dermatitis is identified by thickened, leathery skin with excess ridges, as well as dark and dull skin. | | | When dermatitis becomes subacute, the intense reaction becomes milder, and the blisters begin to heal. | | | A: Food allergies have been linked to atopic dermatitis in only about 10 percent to 15 percent of cases. |
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http://dermatologychannel.net/dermatitis
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| | ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN THE DOG |
| | In treating atopic dermatitis it is imperative to consider the situation as a whole. | | | Bacterial infections are a common cause of pruritus in the dog and these can be as a result of atopic dermatitis or any other skin condition that damages the integrity of the skin. | | | Food sensitivity may coexist with atopy or flea allergy and so partial responses may be seen to food changes. |
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http://www.priory.com/vet/vetatop1.htm
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| | Whether or not the allergy demonstrated by the patch test is relevant to the patient's dermatitis must be determined by the critical judgment of the physician. | | | Majorities of the patients, however, still have sensitive, unstable skin and a higher tendency to develop dermatitis. | | | Typically the infant is well and not irritable (c/w atopic dermatitis). |
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http://www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/eczema.htm
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| | ATOPIC DERMATITIS |
| | Characterization of non-responders in high-dose UVA1 therapy of patients with atopic dermatitis Christoph M. | | | Concept of an outpatient clinic for atopic dermatitis patients Wolfgang Dummer, Christa Lurz, Stefan Rickert, Patricia Ogilvie, Ilka Kinkelin, Eva-Bettina Bröcker. | | | Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Parameter Documents of the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. |
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http://www.edae.gr/atopic-dermatitis.html
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| | Long Beach Animal Hospital - Skin Allergy |
| | There is less of a chance that prior drug therapy (cortisone) will influence the outcome, and it can be used in patients that have dermatitis. | | | Unfortunately, by a large margin, food allergies are the least common of the allergic skin problems we diagnose. | | | Flea allergy dermatitis typically does not cause hair loss around the face, eyes, and ears like in atopy. |
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http://www.lbah.com/allergy.htm
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| | eMedicine - Seborrheic Dermatitis : Article by Samuel Selden, MD |
| | Seborrheic dermatitis may affect any hair-bearing area, and the chest is frequently involved. | | | A clinical diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis is usually made based on a history of waxing and waning severity and by the distribution of involvement upon examination. | | | From the scalp, seborrheic dermatitis can spread onto the forehead, the posterior part of the neck, and the postauricular skin, as in psoriasis. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic396.htm
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| | eMedicine - Dermatitis, Atopic : Article by Anthony J Ghidorzi, Jr, DO |
| | Background: Atopic dermatitis (ie, eczema) is a chronic pruritic skin condition usually beginning in infancy. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. | | | Some adults may continue to have localized eczema (eg, chronic hand or foot dermatitis, eyelid dermatitis, lichen simplex chronicus). |
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http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic130.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Contact dermatitis |
| | The skin inflammation varies from mild irritation and redness to open sores, depending on the type of irritant, the body part affected, and the sensitivity of the individual. | | | A history of any type of allergies increases the risk for this condition. | | | Antibiotics, especially those applied to the surface of the skin (topical) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000869.htm
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| | Dermatitis |
| | Dermatitis spreads if it is in constant contact with other skin and becomes more severe. | | | The most common cause of dermatitis is allergies. | | | Dermatitis can also be caused by other skin conditions. |
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http://www.pureliquidgold.com/dermatitis.htm
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| | Allergic contact dermatitis may be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and with ointments and skin cleansers. | | | The most common factors contributing to the development of allergic contact dermatitis are pre-existing skin conditions such as irritant contact dermatitis. | | | The inflammation is caused by an allergy or irritation as a result of substances found in the workplace that come into direct contact with the skin. |
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http://www.paralumun.com/skindermatitis.htm
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| | Dermatitis - seborrheic, contact, atopic, perioral, seborrhea dermatitis picture |
| | Various form of dermatitis exists like - seborrheic dermatitis, contact, atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis etc. Almost any rash can be thought of as a dermatitis based on this definition - including psoriasis, skin cancer, and seborrhea. | | | Seborrheic dermatitis - Yellow, greasy scales like dandruff on the scalp and hair-bearing areas of the head, neck, and upper chest. | | | Acute dermatitis has blisters, subacute dermatitis has scaling and crusting, and chronic dermatitis has lichenification. |
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http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/dermatitis.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: Dermatitis |
| | Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How to Treat It (American Academy of Family Physicians) | | | Allergic Skin Conditions (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Dermatitis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dermatitis.html
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| | Dermatitis/Eczema - MayoClinic.com |
| | Generally, dermatitis describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin. | | | Your skin is constantly exposed to the elements, making it susceptible to a variety of problems. | | | A combination of self-care steps and medications can help you treat dermatitis and its symptoms. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00339
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| | Skin Allergy, Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis - Page 1 |
| | Herpetic infection may also affect other sites, including the flexures and genital area. | | | Skin Allergy, Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis - Page 1 | | | Patients with atopic dermatitis are colonised with S. aureus and the organism has been isolated from infected eczema, from chronic lesions and from clinically normal skin in patients with atopic dermatitis. |
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http://www.allergysa.org/dermatitis.htm
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| | Contact Dermatitis - Journal Information |
| | Papers are invited on clinical observations, diagnosis and methods of investigation of patients, therapeutic measures, organisation and legislation relating to the control of occupational and consumers' contact dermatitis, preventive measures and educational advice. | | | The journal aims at promoting and maintaining communication among dermatologists, industrial physicians, allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as chemists and research workers involved in industry and the production of consumer goods. | | | Contact Dermatitis is designed primarily as a journal for clinicians who are interested in various aspects of environmental dermatitis. |
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http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0105-1873
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| | Contact Dermatitis - skin reaction health information |
| | Fluid-filled bumps or blisters, tenderness and redness of the skin often occur with contact dermatitis. | | | Here are seven comfort measures that can help you feel better: | | | Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction that occurs after you have been exposed to a substance that either irritates your skin or triggers an allergic response. |
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http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/commdis/contderm.html
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| | Dr. Koop - Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that usually appears first in infancy and then at intervals in adult life. | | | Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often seen in association with other atopic conditions, such as hay fever, asthma, or hives, but is generally not triggered by pollen or other airborne irritants. | | | The term "atopic" is derived from the Greek word atopos, which means "away from the place." It describes a family of sensitivities to ordinary substances to which most people have no reaction. |
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http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/290.html
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| | HON Allergy Glossary Dermatitis |
| | Recent medical study suggest that Staphylococcus aureus (a bacteria) contributes to exacerbations of atopic dermatitis. | | | This is a T-cell -mediated immune response, also called delayed hypersensitivity, in which the body's immune system recognizes as foreign, and attacks, the complex of urushiol-derivatives with skin proteins. | | | Contact dermatitis is a reaction, which occurs when skin comes in contact with certain substances. |
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http://www.hon.ch/Library/Theme/Allergy/Glossary/dermatitis.html
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| | dermatitis on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Tips for assessing the perineal skin During a perineal skin assessment, you'll be checking for skin integrity and evidence of. | | | Hand dermatitis: keys to recognition, treatment and patient education. | | | Stasis dermatitis, or eczema of the legs, is caused by poor circulation and is found in older persons suffering from vascular disorders. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/d1/dermatit.asp
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| | Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis Information and Product |
| | Dermatitis-Ltd III Dermatitis-Ltd will improve the skin beauty and provide happiness and contentment to previous sufferers of the various forms of eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. | | | Dermatitis-Ltd III - Improve the skin beauty and provide happiness! | | | The ingredients of Dermatitis-Ltd III are: zinc oxide, sodium chloride, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide, copper oxide, and sulfur (sulfur is used externally only and is not to be confused with sulfa which is taken internally only). |
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http://www.dermatitis-ltd.com
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| | The MSDS HyperGlossary: Dermatitis |
| | Contact dermatitis - irritation that arises from direct contact with a material. | | | The term eczema is also used for this condition. | | | Dermatitis is an inflammation of the dermis and epidermis (the skin). |
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http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/dermatitis.html
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| | Dermatitis Irish Health Focus Vhi |
| | These should always be prescribed by a doctor and should be used sparingly. | | | Dermatitis is usually diagnosed on clinical grounds, based on the patient's history, family history and close examination of the skin. | | | Dermatitis, commonly called eczema, is an inflammation of the skin. |
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http://www.vhihealthe.com/hfiles/hf-172.html
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| | Dermatitis |
| | Usually steroid type topical medication and or special shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis. | | | Artefacta: a skin condition marked by lesions that are self-inflicted by the patient, whether by chemical or physical means. | | | Contact dermatitis: acute dermatitis due to contact with a substance to which the patient is allergic or sensitive; when severe, it is called veneata --Primary irritant (nonallergic) click here for more info. |
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http://www.med-help.net/Dermatitis.html
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| | Skin at Work |
| | It can be very painful and can damage both work and social life. | | | With a little care, most cases of dermatitis can be prevented. | | | Too much sunlight can also be harmful to the skin. |
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http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin
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| | Dermatitis |
| | This practical information is made available by the Allergy Centre. | | | Eczema may take the form of contact dermatitis (due to skin contact with the cause) or atopic dermatitis in individuals who are "atopic" or allergic by nature. | | | Allergic responses to skin irritants may take from a number of days to years after the first exposure to the time of re-exposure to precipitate the dermatitis. |
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http://www.allergycentre.com.au/id38.htm
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| | Dermatitis (eczema). DermNet NZ |
| | Dermatitis can be "acute" or "chronic" or both. | | | Dermatitis affects about one in every five people at some time in their lives. | | | Dry skin: especially on the lower legs, may cause asteatotic dermatitis. |
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http://dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/dermatitis.html
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 10, Ch. 111, Dermatitis |
| | Often, eczema refers to vesicular dermatitis, but some authorities restrict eczema to mean chronic dermatitis. | | | Dermatitis (eczema): Superficial skin inflammation, characterized histologically by epidermal edema and clinically by vesicles (when acute), poorly marginated redness, edema, oozing, crusting, scaling, usually pruritus, and lichenification caused by scratching or rubbing. | | | Some also refer to dermatitis as spongiotic dermatitis because spongiosis (intraepidermal edema) is a histologic feature. |
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http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section10/chapter111/111a.jsp
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| | The National Eczema Society. |
| | is the only organisation in the UK and one of the most established organisations worldwide dedicated to the needs of people with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin. |
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http://www.eczema.org
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| | dermatitis - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | Dermatitis, dermatitis : Technical and Popular Medical Terms [home, info] | | | dermatitis : The On-line Medical Dictionary [home, info] | | | dermatitis : Dictionary of Cancer Terms [home, info] |
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http://www.onelook.com/?w=dermatitis&ls=a
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| | DoctorYourself.com - Dermatitis |
| | You might be able to save some space in your checkbook, and maybe even some time in the waiting room, with a few of these ideas: | | | The visit cost my friend half a weeks pay, and when he came to realize that dermatitis meant itchy skin, he went ballistic. | | | While in college, a friend of mind went to a dermatologist because he had a slight rash. |
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http://www.doctoryourself.com/dermatology.html
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