Definition of Atopic dermatitis

1. Noun. A severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy.

Exact synonyms: Atopic Eczema
Generic synonyms: Dermatitis

Definition of Atopic dermatitis

1. Noun. (pathology) An atopic, hereditary, and non-contagious skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Atopic dermatitis

1. A type of immune-mediated (allergic) inflammatory skin disorder that results in a itchy rash. See: atopic eczema. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atopic Dermatitis

atonic ulcer
atonically
atonicities
atonicity
atonics
atonies
atoning
atoningly
atony
atop
atopen
atopic
atopic allergy
atopic asthma
atopic cataract
atopic dermatitis (current term)
atopic eczema
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
atopic reagin
atopical
atopies
atopognosia
atopognosis
atopy
atoroidal
atorolimumab
atorvastatin
atosiban
atovaquone
atoxic

Literary usage of Atopic dermatitis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proposed National Strategies For The Prevention Of Leading Work-related (1988)
"Atopy (a personal or family history of atopic dermatitis, rhinitis/conjunctivitis, or asthma) is the single most important risk factor; the prevalence of ..."

2. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 1994 (1994)
"Atopy (a personal or family history of atopic dermatitis, rhinitis/conjunctivitis, or asthma) is the single most important risk factor; the prevalence of ..."

3. Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment: Moving Beyond the Nature by Lyla M. Hernandez, Dan German Blazer (2006)
"Attenuated free cortisol response to psychosocial stress in children with atopic dermatitis. Psychosomatic Medicine 59(4):419-426. ..."

4. Health Effects of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke: The Report of the edited by Lauren Zeise, Amy J. Dunn (2000)
"Murray, AB, Morrison, BJ It is children with atopic dermatitis who develop asthma more frequently if the mother smokes. Journal of Allergy and Clinical ..."

5. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... E Conditions known to be associated with asthma, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyposis, or atopic dermatitis П- Pattern of ..."

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