Nov
30
2009
What’s The Difference Between Atopic Dermatitis And Contact Dermatitis?
Posted by: Alan in Atopic Eczema, tags: Atopic, Between, Contact, Dermatitis, Difference, What's
Try to figure out whoch one i have. My so called “doctor” told me i had cellulitis, which was (excuse my language) but, total bull. I researched and looked up different rashes, and skin allergies/irritants, and turns out i have eczema. But i’m not sure if it’s Atopic dermatitis or Contact dermatitis. What’s the difference, cause they both kind of look the same. Help?
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November 30th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Atopic dermatitis is pretty general a term. Most people have a predisposition to having eczema. For some reason you will also find it quite common that people who regularly get eczema also have a variety of respiratory issues, like asthma. Eastern medicine has made this association much longer than Western medicine. Regular eczema sufferers seem to have a systemic issue and might find better relief through watching their diet, stress levels and being very cautious about what their skin comes in contact with
Contact dermatitis means your skin came in contact with something specific to cause the irritation. It’s more a “situational” skin condition. This could include exposure to a variety of substances like harsh detergents or chemicals or an extreme change in environment. People who have contact dermatitis usually find relief once they realize the cause and eliminate it.