Neurodermatitis or Atopic Eczema

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by atopic eczema (neurodermatitis): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Allergic bronchial asthma Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59) Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKK; inadequate wetting of the cornea and conjunctiva with tears (dry eye syndrome) with inflammation of the cornea (keratitis) and … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Complications

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin [Leading symptoms – in infants, the predilection sites (areas of skin preferentially affected by atopic dermatitis) are the face, neck, groin, and extensor sides of the extremities; in … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Examination

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Test and Diagnosis

Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) is usually diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture. 2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Allergy testing (with a prick test or epicutaneous test (synonyms: patch test, plaster test); test procedures that show skin reactions such … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Test and Diagnosis

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Improvement of the symptomatology Therapy recommendations Avoidance of trigger factors (triggers): House dust mites Contact allergens Pollen on the skin Food allergy [only immediate-type food allergy or significant late reactions warrant abstinence measures (elimination diets/exclusion diet)]. Step therapy as described below: Stage 1 (dry skin): basic therapy (several times a day and after … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Drug Therapy

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, the following are used for prevention purposes Probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding (until the sixth month of life) reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of neurodermatitis. Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Micronutrient Therapy

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Prevention

To prevent atopic eczema (neurodermatitis), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Abstaining from breastfeeding infants (protective effect of breast milk feeding; breastfeeding for at least >4 months). Giving complementary food before completion of the fifth month of life in infants. Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see prevention with … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Prevention

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate atopic eczema (neurodermatitis): In infants and young children Leading symptoms Weeping, inflammatory patches (exudative eczema of the face). Whitish-grayish crusting (= cradle cap; weeping scalp eczema of the infant). Itching Scaling The predilection sites (body regions where the disease occurs preferentially) in infants are the face in the … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) In patients with atopic eczema (neurodermatitis), there is a disturbance in the immune response. T helper cells belong to the lymphocytes (defense cells) and are carriers of specific defense. In healthy individuals, there is a balance between the subsets of T-helper cells, whereas in atopic dermatitis patients with the intrinsic form, TH2 … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Causes

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Netherton syndrome (synonym: Comèl-Netherton syndrome) -genetic skin disease (genodermatosis) with autosomal recessive inheritance; main features are ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a distinct defect of the hair shaft (trichorrhexis invaginata; TI; bamboo hair), and atopy symptoms Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome – X-linked recessive inherited disorder with insufficiency (weakness) of blood clotting and … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of atopic eczema (neurodermatitis). Family history Are there frequent skin diseases in your family? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any skin changes … Neurodermatitis (Atopic Eczema): Medical History