Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis

• Pathophysiology
• Epidemiology
• Physical exam findings
• Differential diagnoses and rationale
• Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed

Need APA citations and references

Answer preview………..

Atopic dermatitis is a representation of a pruritic chronic inflammatory skin disease having a complex background and can be triggered by both genetic and environmental factors. The pathophysiology of the disease is complex and multifactorial that involves the elements of barrier dysfunction as well as the alterations in cell-mediated immune responses, and the immunoglobulin E mediated hypersensitivity (Boothe, Tarbox, & Tarbox, 2017). There is also the impact of chemicals such as airborne formaldehyde that play a role in the development of atopic dermatitis………

 APA 707 words