Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. The disease is characterized by episodic symptoms with intermittent periods of flares and remissions. However, in severe cases the repertoire of symptoms is chronic. Treatment of the disease depends on the type and severity of symptoms. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of the disease is critical to the management of atopic dermatitis.
Key words: eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergan, irritant
Atopic Dermatitis: Assessment Guide and Overall Plan of Care
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multi-faceted disease and as such requires the adoption of a multi-factorial approach from its diagnosis, to its assessment, and throughout its management. The first step in the ...