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What is the primary symptom of atopic dermatitis?
What is the primary symptom of atopic dermatitis?
- Mild erythema
- Severe lichenification
- Erythroderma
- Pruritus (correct)
How is atopic dermatitis diagnosed?
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?
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?
When does childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolve or lessen significantly?
What does the hygiene hypothesis suggest regarding the development of atopic disorders?
What does the hygiene hypothesis suggest regarding the development of atopic disorders?
What is a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis?
What is a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis?
Which protein, when defective, represents a predisposing factor for allergies or asthma?
Which protein, when defective, represents a predisposing factor for allergies or asthma?
In patients with atopic diathesis, what typically precedes allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma?
In patients with atopic diathesis, what typically precedes allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma?
Which type of hypersensitivity is the cutaneous inflammation in atopic dermatitis mainly characterized by?
Which type of hypersensitivity is the cutaneous inflammation in atopic dermatitis mainly characterized by?
What has been linked to atopic dermatitis based on chromosomal regions 3q21 and 5q31?
What has been linked to atopic dermatitis based on chromosomal regions 3q21 and 5q31?
Which gene polymorphisms have been associated with atopic dermatitis?
Which gene polymorphisms have been associated with atopic dermatitis?
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