A review of atopic dermatitis.
Eczema means to boil out. Acute eczematous dermatitis manifests vesiculation and bullae. It occurs whenever the epidermis is altered by external insults. Atopic dermatitis involves the eczematous process and is known as the itch that rashes.
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Ronald D
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Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, IL, USA. rdwise@covad.net
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy
D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D005938:Glucocorticoids