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Teaching Curriculum: Atopic Dermatitis
Priorities:
Pediatrics 2, Internal Medicine 2
Family Practice 2, Student 3
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this rotation, the rotator should be able to:
- Define the terms "atopic dermatitis" and "eczema"
- Identify the characteristic age at onset of atopic dermatitis and the typical distribution of skin involvement by age of the patient.
- Discuss the triggers of exacerbations of atopic dermatitis including:
- allergens including foods & airborne allergens
- infections including staphylococcal, fungal
- irritants such as soaps
- Discuss the natural history of atopic dermatitis
- List the complications of atopic dermatitis
- List the differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
- Describe typical laboratory findings in patients with atopic dermatitis
- Outline a management for a patient with atopic dermatitis including:
- environmental control
- topical humidification & lubrication
- topical steroids and topical immune modulators
- dietary factors
- control of pruritis
- treatment of complications
- when to refer to an allergist/immunologist
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