Your personal health guide for Atopic Dermatitis
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What is atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation, redness, and irritation. While it often starts in childhood, it can develop at any age. This non-contagious condition causes intense itching, and scratching can lead to further symptoms such as redness, swelling, cracking, oozing of clear fluid, crusting, and scaling. The disease typically goes through cycles of worsening (flares) and improvement or complete clearing (remissions).
The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown, but genetics, the immune system, and environmental factors are believed to contribute to its development. The severity and location of symptoms can make living with atopic dermatitis challenging. Although treatment can help manage symptoms, and many individuals see improvement by adulthood, some may experience it as a lifelong condition.
Atopic dermatitis statistics
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Most common symptoms
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can present symptoms anywhere on the body, with significant variation from person to person. most commonly appears on the face, neck, and the creases of the elbows and knees. It can also affect the hands, feet, wrists, ankles, and scalp, particularly in infants.
Common symptoms include:
- Dry, cracked skin
- Itchiness (pruritus)
- Rash on swollen skin, with color changes depending on skin tone
- Small, raised bumps, especially on brown or Black skin
- Oozing and crusting
- Thickened skin
- Darkening around the eyes
- Raw, sensitive skin due to scratching
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How can mama health help
We're building the world's largest database of patient experiences and solutions to support patients with atopic dermatitis. Our collection goes beyond statistics, encompassing valuable coping mechanisms and strategies to prevent triggers and symptoms.
The more you share, the more personalized our service becomes. You'll have the opportunity to receive tailored answers to all your questions about atopic dermatitis, based on your specific case. This approach ensures you receive the most applicable and helpful information for your unique situation. By contributing your experience, you're not only helping yourself but also aiding others in their journey with atopic dermatitis.
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Share your story about your experience with atopic dermatitis. Share your symptoms, treatments tried, and what has or hasn’t worked. Our chat is programmed to listen to your full experience and capture all the relevant information to be able to personalize your experience and serve you best.
Get personalized answers to your questions (beta). Once you’ve told your story, the system will be able to instantly answer your questions about the disease in a precise and personalized manner, saving you tons of hours of research through irrelevant online content.
Our system provides relevant responses by drawing from:
- A comprehensive body of medical research
- Vetted, authoritative sources
- Real experiences of other patients
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Access the biggest dataset of patient experiences to compare yourself and learn from others what’s working best for other patients like you. This information goes beyond statistics, including valuable coping mechanisms and strategies to prevent triggers and symptoms.
Please note that what others report may not be suitable or effective for your individual case. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice and before making any changes to your care plan.
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