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Atopic Dermatitis Pathogenesis and Treatment Quiz

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What is the primary symptom of atopic dermatitis?

Mild erythema

Severe lichenification

Erythroderma

Pruritus (correct)

How is atopic dermatitis diagnosed?

By genetic testing

By history and examination (correct)

Through blood tests

By skin biopsy

What is one of the treatments for atopic dermatitis?

Regular UV exposure

Use of antibiotics

Avoidance of water

Counseling on appropriate skin care (correct)

When does childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolve or lessen significantly?

By adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What does the hygiene hypothesis suggest regarding the development of atopic disorders?

Decreased exposure to infectious agents increases the risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis?

Genetic factors Signup and view all the answers

Which protein, when defective, represents a predisposing factor for allergies or asthma?

Filaggrin Signup and view all the answers

In patients with atopic diathesis, what typically precedes allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma?

Atopic dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypersensitivity is the cutaneous inflammation in atopic dermatitis mainly characterized by?

Type IV (Delayed) Hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What has been linked to atopic dermatitis based on chromosomal regions 3q21 and 5q31?

Genetic factors Signup and view all the answers

Which gene polymorphisms have been associated with atopic dermatitis?

Interleukin 4 receptor, serine protease inhibitor Signup and view all the answers