Atopic dermatitis (eczema): an appraisal.
Atopic (spontaneous) allergies and nonatopic (induced) allergies are often confused. The meaning of these terms is definite, but the occurrence of either (in a given individual) may depend upon his autonomic nervous system control. The evidence that allergens produce the cutaneous changes in atopic dermatitis is flimsy, and neurodermatitis would be a more appropriate term since the entity falls into that pattern of skin changes. Treatment carried out, from infancy sometimes to old age, consists of careful management of the patient in the physical and emotional spheres, avoidance of external irritation and the use of a multiplicity of anti-pruritic, anti-inflammatory and sedative agents.
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000485:Allergens; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic; D004485:Eczema; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin
D000485:Allergens
DERMATITIS, ATOPIC