Atopic dermatitis usually lasts till such time the atopy lasts, meaning till such time the allergen remains in contact. It could be life long, or with a suitable change of residence, environment, diet, laying off pets, and all such things that might be giving rise to allergy being manifested as an atopy.
Atopic dermatitis how long does it last?
life long. Try to avoid exposure to that atopic allergen
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Dermatitis is their a difference between it and psoriasis if so what is it?
--Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning "inflammation of the skin". It is usually used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema.
--Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.
Dermatitis is their a difference between it and psoriasis if so what is it?
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by a reaction to something the skin has come into contact with, eg chemicals, detergent etc. Psoriasis is a skin condition which is often inherited. Doctors don't really know what causes it, but some think it is a nervous condition. It is quite difficult to treat, but your doctor will tell you more.
Reply:--Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning "inflammation of the skin". It is usually used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema.
--Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.
--Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.
Dermatitis is their a difference between it and psoriasis if so what is it?
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by a reaction to something the skin has come into contact with, eg chemicals, detergent etc. Psoriasis is a skin condition which is often inherited. Doctors don't really know what causes it, but some think it is a nervous condition. It is quite difficult to treat, but your doctor will tell you more.
Reply:--Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning "inflammation of the skin". It is usually used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema.
--Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.
Dermatitis in my cat?
My cat has some kind of allergic reaction to something. He does not have fleas. He is indoors only and I apply frontline monthly.
I brought him to the vet 3 times this year and every time he got a cortisone shot and the vet also took a skin sample. Nothing was found. The shot seems to last for about 3 month and than it reappears. He is quite miserbale. i am now switching him to grain free food. And I have to get him another shot. Not sure what to do with him anymore.
I am also giving him Grizli oil which is omega 3.
It also does not help. I am not using any fabreeze in the house either.
Does anyone have any idea on what more I can do?
Thanks
Dermatitis in my cat?
Oh man. I had this with two older females and went to so many quacks, spent so much money on cortisone and other treatments before I found a sensible vet:
(Honestly, in 30 or so years, I've found that most vets simply aren't all that aware of all that they should be.)
For my cats, changing two things has cured the problem:
What kind of food bowls do you use? If plastic, many, many cats have a bad reaction to plastic. I now use only china or for the one older stubborn dermatitis slave, small paper plates for every feeding.
I use a stainless steel water bowl, and wash it everyday.
Next: My old vet said that leaving dry food (any food) out all day can cause this reaction. Something about the cat smelling the food all day, never feeling hungry, triggered a skin condition. (I don't recall all the details.)
So I now lift the food after the last feeding, put it all in tupperware and put it back down in the morning.
No problemas anymore, after years of the suffering.
Next: Some cats just react better to Advantage than Frontline, and vice versa. You might try switching?
Tip: I had a copy of "The Natural Cat" for years and it really helped with this sort of thing. I can't find it right now or I'd quote the author for you.
Good luck!
Reply:You might consider spending the extra money and going to a specialist. They can help you with the problem instead of doing "bandaid" approach and giving him shots every few months.
You might also ask your vet about doing a food trial. Which means you switch to a hypoallergenic diet and only feed him that...no treats or anything, just the diet food.
Good luck! I know its a hard thing to go through and can be very frustrating.
Reply:On the off chance he has what my cat has--check where in the list of ingredients the 'rosemary extract' falls. A lot of cat foods have this, it's a natural preservative, but some cats are highly allergic to it and when it's too high up the list a cat can get itchy, break out in tiny bb size lumps, and those will scab up, drop off and new ones form. EVERYWHERE on the cat except the legs it seems.
We had to look for a cat food free of rosemary extract or at least with it in the bottom two lines. Otherwise she gets the lumps and itchiness.
Reply:Not much point switching to grain free food if isn't grain he's allergic to! You need to find out what he's allergic to. It might be fleas - Frontline alone is not enough to control a flea allergy, because it doesn't treat the house - you need to spray the house about every 6 months, and use something that will kill any flea eggs on your cat i.e Program suspension or the 6-monthly injection. Only then can you be sure she isn't suffering due to fleas.
You shouldn't need to go to a specialist to find out what's she allergic to. A vet should be able to take a blood sample and send it away for allergy testing - they send it back with a list of all the substances, food and plant, that she's sensitive to. It's not cheap, but sounds like it might be worth it, ask your vet about it.
Allergies are tricky. Like any medical question, I wouldn't be expecting to find anything useful on Yahoo - because people don't really know what they're talking about! That's why vets go to med school for years, to learn about this kind of thing.
Chalice
I brought him to the vet 3 times this year and every time he got a cortisone shot and the vet also took a skin sample. Nothing was found. The shot seems to last for about 3 month and than it reappears. He is quite miserbale. i am now switching him to grain free food. And I have to get him another shot. Not sure what to do with him anymore.
I am also giving him Grizli oil which is omega 3.
It also does not help. I am not using any fabreeze in the house either.
Does anyone have any idea on what more I can do?
Thanks
Dermatitis in my cat?
Oh man. I had this with two older females and went to so many quacks, spent so much money on cortisone and other treatments before I found a sensible vet:
(Honestly, in 30 or so years, I've found that most vets simply aren't all that aware of all that they should be.)
For my cats, changing two things has cured the problem:
What kind of food bowls do you use? If plastic, many, many cats have a bad reaction to plastic. I now use only china or for the one older stubborn dermatitis slave, small paper plates for every feeding.
I use a stainless steel water bowl, and wash it everyday.
Next: My old vet said that leaving dry food (any food) out all day can cause this reaction. Something about the cat smelling the food all day, never feeling hungry, triggered a skin condition. (I don't recall all the details.)
So I now lift the food after the last feeding, put it all in tupperware and put it back down in the morning.
No problemas anymore, after years of the suffering.
Next: Some cats just react better to Advantage than Frontline, and vice versa. You might try switching?
Tip: I had a copy of "The Natural Cat" for years and it really helped with this sort of thing. I can't find it right now or I'd quote the author for you.
Good luck!
Reply:You might consider spending the extra money and going to a specialist. They can help you with the problem instead of doing "bandaid" approach and giving him shots every few months.
You might also ask your vet about doing a food trial. Which means you switch to a hypoallergenic diet and only feed him that...no treats or anything, just the diet food.
Good luck! I know its a hard thing to go through and can be very frustrating.
Reply:On the off chance he has what my cat has--check where in the list of ingredients the 'rosemary extract' falls. A lot of cat foods have this, it's a natural preservative, but some cats are highly allergic to it and when it's too high up the list a cat can get itchy, break out in tiny bb size lumps, and those will scab up, drop off and new ones form. EVERYWHERE on the cat except the legs it seems.
We had to look for a cat food free of rosemary extract or at least with it in the bottom two lines. Otherwise she gets the lumps and itchiness.
Reply:Not much point switching to grain free food if isn't grain he's allergic to! You need to find out what he's allergic to. It might be fleas - Frontline alone is not enough to control a flea allergy, because it doesn't treat the house - you need to spray the house about every 6 months, and use something that will kill any flea eggs on your cat i.e Program suspension or the 6-monthly injection. Only then can you be sure she isn't suffering due to fleas.
You shouldn't need to go to a specialist to find out what's she allergic to. A vet should be able to take a blood sample and send it away for allergy testing - they send it back with a list of all the substances, food and plant, that she's sensitive to. It's not cheap, but sounds like it might be worth it, ask your vet about it.
Allergies are tricky. Like any medical question, I wouldn't be expecting to find anything useful on Yahoo - because people don't really know what they're talking about! That's why vets go to med school for years, to learn about this kind of thing.
Chalice
Dermatitis causes and treatment in horses?
Our 18-year-old Morgan gelding has developed marks on his skin. They are similar to little bumps, but they do not resemble an insect bite. These marks are all over his back and sides. There are even a few larger ones on his neck with a little discharge. They seem to make him very itchy and uncomfortable. Is this a skin disease?
Dermatitis causes and treatment in horses?
(m)
The few possibilities that this might be are all dermatitis, since they all affect the skin. Even though the bumps do not now look like insect bites, the problem may originate in one. The presence of itching may suggest this is an allergic reaction to the insect saliva; which would result in a secondary infection including inflammation and discharge. This kind of reaction could also be caused by an irritant in his environment. Has any part of this environment changed recently?
The last possibility is that this is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles (this is similar to acne). This is often related to rubbing of the skin with dirty objects such as blankets or tack, or heavy sweating during work. All of these conditions can be treated effectively with antiseptic shampoos and occasionally antibiotics. Consult with your vet for a suitable course of treatment.
This is a hot topic amongst horse lovers, and there are sure to be a hundred different answers for every day of the week. "Scratches" consist of a mixed bacterial and yeast infection, which is complicated by an inflammation of allergic response. They occur most commonly on the back of the hind pasterns, so is referred to as "pastern dermatitis". Since this area normally has longer hair, it often collect and holds dirty water from riding and is therefore prone to "scratches" more than other areas.
Occasionally a small laceration or roughened skin on the pastern will incite a bout of scratches. Effective treatment consists of drying the skin and applying a topical antibiotic, an antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory such as a steroid. In some of the more severe cases oral antibiotics and steroids are indicated.
Reply:It might be that he's developed an allergy to something or dermatitis. As with people or small animals, horses can develop problems over time. If his living conditions have changed recently, make note of it. Is he wearing a different blanket, eating different hay or grain, is he outside more or less?
There are so many different reasons today as to why animals are developing allergies. Anything from a rapid change in climate to unhealthy air.
I know that our morgans have extremely sensitive skin. The oldest horse is sensitive to certain fly sprays and the other morgan blows up like a balloon when she's bitten by mosquitos.
In any case, consult your vet immediately. You don't want your horse to suffer and for the meantime, try giving him a nice warm bath with a mild soap and make sure that the blanket you put on him is nice and clean (try to use detergents that are made for sensitive skin.).
Reply:The few possibilities that this might be are all dermatitis, since they all affect the skin. Even though the bumps do not now look like insect bites, the problem may originate in one. The presence of itching may suggest this is an allergic reaction to the insect saliva; which would result in a secondary infection including inflammation and discharge. This kind of reaction could also be caused by an irritant in his environment. Has any part of this environment changed recently?
The last possibility is that this is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles (this is similar to acne). This is often related to rubbing of the skin with dirty objects such as blankets or tack, or heavy sweating during work. All of these conditions can be treated effectively with antiseptic shampoos and occasionally antibiotics. Consult with your vet for a suitable course of treatment.
Reply:This sounds like an allergy to an insect bite or a contact allergy (dermatitis).
Contact dermatitis is usually caused by some type of chemical that the horse has been exposed to (dyes or preservatives in tack, chemicals in liniments, insecticides, also poison ivy and poison oak). If you think your horse might have reacted to something like this, don't expose the horse to it for 1-2 weeks. If the problem clears, re-expose the horse and if the dermatitis returns, you have established a diagnosis. Wash the skin with warm water to remove the residue. Treat any secondary infection with nitrofurazone or a triple antibiotic ointment.
If it is an insect allergy, you should consult your vet. They will typically prescribe a topical corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and allergic reaction.
Hope this helps.
night blooming cereus
Dermatitis causes and treatment in horses?
(m)
The few possibilities that this might be are all dermatitis, since they all affect the skin. Even though the bumps do not now look like insect bites, the problem may originate in one. The presence of itching may suggest this is an allergic reaction to the insect saliva; which would result in a secondary infection including inflammation and discharge. This kind of reaction could also be caused by an irritant in his environment. Has any part of this environment changed recently?
The last possibility is that this is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles (this is similar to acne). This is often related to rubbing of the skin with dirty objects such as blankets or tack, or heavy sweating during work. All of these conditions can be treated effectively with antiseptic shampoos and occasionally antibiotics. Consult with your vet for a suitable course of treatment.
This is a hot topic amongst horse lovers, and there are sure to be a hundred different answers for every day of the week. "Scratches" consist of a mixed bacterial and yeast infection, which is complicated by an inflammation of allergic response. They occur most commonly on the back of the hind pasterns, so is referred to as "pastern dermatitis". Since this area normally has longer hair, it often collect and holds dirty water from riding and is therefore prone to "scratches" more than other areas.
Occasionally a small laceration or roughened skin on the pastern will incite a bout of scratches. Effective treatment consists of drying the skin and applying a topical antibiotic, an antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory such as a steroid. In some of the more severe cases oral antibiotics and steroids are indicated.
Reply:It might be that he's developed an allergy to something or dermatitis. As with people or small animals, horses can develop problems over time. If his living conditions have changed recently, make note of it. Is he wearing a different blanket, eating different hay or grain, is he outside more or less?
There are so many different reasons today as to why animals are developing allergies. Anything from a rapid change in climate to unhealthy air.
I know that our morgans have extremely sensitive skin. The oldest horse is sensitive to certain fly sprays and the other morgan blows up like a balloon when she's bitten by mosquitos.
In any case, consult your vet immediately. You don't want your horse to suffer and for the meantime, try giving him a nice warm bath with a mild soap and make sure that the blanket you put on him is nice and clean (try to use detergents that are made for sensitive skin.).
Reply:The few possibilities that this might be are all dermatitis, since they all affect the skin. Even though the bumps do not now look like insect bites, the problem may originate in one. The presence of itching may suggest this is an allergic reaction to the insect saliva; which would result in a secondary infection including inflammation and discharge. This kind of reaction could also be caused by an irritant in his environment. Has any part of this environment changed recently?
The last possibility is that this is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles (this is similar to acne). This is often related to rubbing of the skin with dirty objects such as blankets or tack, or heavy sweating during work. All of these conditions can be treated effectively with antiseptic shampoos and occasionally antibiotics. Consult with your vet for a suitable course of treatment.
Reply:This sounds like an allergy to an insect bite or a contact allergy (dermatitis).
Contact dermatitis is usually caused by some type of chemical that the horse has been exposed to (dyes or preservatives in tack, chemicals in liniments, insecticides, also poison ivy and poison oak). If you think your horse might have reacted to something like this, don't expose the horse to it for 1-2 weeks. If the problem clears, re-expose the horse and if the dermatitis returns, you have established a diagnosis. Wash the skin with warm water to remove the residue. Treat any secondary infection with nitrofurazone or a triple antibiotic ointment.
If it is an insect allergy, you should consult your vet. They will typically prescribe a topical corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and allergic reaction.
Hope this helps.
night blooming cereus
Dermatitis and Eczema?
Clear-Skin Home Renedies
Dermatitis and Eczema?
Wash one,Rinse twice. When it comes to doing laundry for people with eczema or dermatitis, it is not the detergent so much as the rinse, You got to make sure the detergent is washed out thoroughly Don't over detergent your clothes when washing, and always use a second rinse cycle to get all the soap out
Reply:chech this site for Eczema: http://www.nationaleczema.org/home.html
Reply:I could get reported for giving you the name of the stuff you need. I`ll give you the supplements but you will have to go to www.gnld.com to get help with a distributor.Dermatitis -Vitamin bComplex ,multi vitamins,omega 3 complete protein and complete carotenoids.Avoid eggs peanuts soy food sugar and dairy as well as wheat products.Eat brown rice and millet. Eczema Omega 3,Zinc vitamin a They have a product called LDC.You should only bath and wash your hand with that.Avoid all contact with ordinary soap.This is very important.
Dermatitis and Eczema?
Wash one,Rinse twice. When it comes to doing laundry for people with eczema or dermatitis, it is not the detergent so much as the rinse, You got to make sure the detergent is washed out thoroughly Don't over detergent your clothes when washing, and always use a second rinse cycle to get all the soap out
Reply:chech this site for Eczema: http://www.nationaleczema.org/home.html
Reply:I could get reported for giving you the name of the stuff you need. I`ll give you the supplements but you will have to go to www.gnld.com to get help with a distributor.Dermatitis -Vitamin bComplex ,multi vitamins,omega 3 complete protein and complete carotenoids.Avoid eggs peanuts soy food sugar and dairy as well as wheat products.Eat brown rice and millet. Eczema Omega 3,Zinc vitamin a They have a product called LDC.You should only bath and wash your hand with that.Avoid all contact with ordinary soap.This is very important.
Can atopic dermatitis lead on to more severe conditions such as psoriasis and exfoliating dermatitis?
Most times, this problem is hereditary. However, it is not considered a curable condition. There are many creams and the like out there on the market for it. Still, it is not resolved. No matter what, use warm water when washing yourself. When you are out in public, use the mildest baby wipes for your hands and face. What you are trying to avoid is unnecessary washing which causes undue irritation to the skin, this will help keep your hands from chafing. Use those white cosmetic gloves, try and buy about 6 pairs of them. Then you can keep them washed on a regular basis. I use Eucerin cream on my hands, but I must wet them slightly and then apply this cream. It takes a while but you will see results. The only reason that atopic dermatitis would lead to worst conditions is, that you have not followed the guidelines that I previously mentioned. In other words, you would leave your hands available to crack and bleed, then any type of disease that could enter a cracked skin would use this as an avenue to make you sick. Take my advice, but most of all, seek recommendations from people you trust, then get to a dermatologist that will take good care of you. Read Psalm 35 to (Plead My Cause) - It is long and it is especially worthwhile. Then read Psalm 4 for (Protection and Safety) against the unknowns in this world. God will hear and help you. Peace and God Bless.
Can atopic dermatitis be cured and allergic dermatitis ?
they are the same, they can be treated effectively by topical or systamic medicines, they will keep recurring just aovid the irritants, good luck
Can atopic dermatitis be cured and allergic dermatitis ?
it's very hard to cure,best results are taking the allergy test,and then the shots.
Can atopic dermatitis be cured and allergic dermatitis ?
it's very hard to cure,best results are taking the allergy test,and then the shots.
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