Table of Contents

Chapter 1 -
What is Atopic Dermatitis?

• Introduction
• Core Clinical Features
• Diagnostic Criteria
• Additional Clinical Features
• Laboratory Studies

Chapter 2 -
What Else Could This Be?

• Introduction
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Contact dermatitis (irritant/allergic)
• Scabies
• Nummular eczema
• Perioral dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic eczema
• Juvenile palmar plantar dermatosis
• Immune deficiency syndromes
  
  
  

Chapter 3 -
Itch and Rash Triggers

• Introduction
• Dry Skin and Hyper-reactivity
• Irritants
• Food Allergens
• Inhalant Allergens
• The Importance of Infection
• Stress

Chapter 4 -
Best Skin Care Practices

• Introduction
• The Importance of Education
• Moisturization
• Avoidance of Irritants
• Avoidance of Allergens
• Addressing Psychosocial Issues
• Topical Corticosteroids
• Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
• An Evolving Approach to Therapy
• Anti-Infective Therapy
• Anti-Histamine and Anxiolytic Therapy