atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, also known as Atopic Eczema, is an atopic, hereditary, and non-contagious skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin.
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Atopy (Greek ατοπία - placelessness) or atopic syndrome is an allergic hypersensitivity affecting parts of the body not in direct contact with the allergen. It may involve eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma. There appears to be a strong hereditary component. One study concludes that "the general risk of developing atopic dermatitis (3%) and atopy (7%) increases by a factor of two with each first-degree family member already suffering from atopy" . The hereditary component is presumably due to certain genes coding proteins involved in the normal immune response mechanism, i.e., human leukocyte antigen, although environmental factors have also been implicated. Atopic syndrome can be fatal for those who experience serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, brought on by reactions to food or environment.
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Eczema is a general term used to describe a variety of conditions that cause an itchy, inflamed skin rash. [more]Atopic dermatitis - Community and Resources

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1. a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy
(synonym) atopic eczema
(hypernym) dermatitis

atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis

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type of eczema often caused by hereditary allergy

atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis

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type of eczema often caused by hereditary allergy