Atopic Dermatitis(Eczema)

• • It is a chronic, Highly itchy inflammatory skin disease.

Etiology

1. 1. Genetical

   2. Environmental factors

Clinical Symptoms

1. 1. Itching(Pruritis)

   2. Dry Skin(Xerosis)

   3. Scratch marks

   4. Hypo-pigmentation of affected areas

Diagnosis

1. 1. Evidence of Itchy skin

Treatment

1. 1. Skin care

      Moisturizers for hydration of skin

1. 2. Cortico-steriods

   3. Calcineurin Inhibitors(IL2 inhibitors)