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atopic dermatitis

atopic dermatitis

1 4.6
A long-lasting skin condition that makes skin red, very itchy, and often connected to allergies
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪtɒpɪk dɪˈmɑːrɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dermatitis atópica
  • The bacterial skin flora of patients with atopic dermatitis is different from that in healthy people.
  • patients with atopic dermatitis

Examples

  • The second patient had multiple biopsies over 13 years read as atopic dermatitis before a diagnosis of mycosis fungoides with large-cell transformation was made.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Keywords: atopic dermatitis; staphylococcus aureus; skin colonization

    Academic text (2007)
  • My next guest, Ashley, says she has suffered with the skin disorder atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema since she was a child.

  • About one out of every 10 kids develops eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, according to the Nemours Foundation.

    Blog text (25)
  • The study was conducted in 40 patients with atopic dermatitis in three age groups (≤2 years old, >2 and ≤12 years old, and >12 years old).

    Academic text (2007)
  • More recently, dupilumab, an antibody against the IL-4 receptor subunit, has demonstrated strong efficacy in patients with atopic dermatitis.

    Academic text (2016)
  • In individuals with atopic dermatitis, TSLP is produced at increased levels in the affected epidermis compared to unaffected sites, underscoring its role in the initiation of type 2 immunity.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Many children suffer from atopic dermatitis, which causes itchy and inflamed skin, especially when exposed to allergens.

  • If you notice red patches and intense itching, it might be a sign of atopic dermatitis, often triggered by environmental factors.

  • About one out of every 10 kids develops atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, according to the Nemours Foundation.

Synonyms

eczema
vsatopic dermatitis
  • Specialized
14 4.7

A skin problem that makes patches red, itchy, dry, or cracked

is the chronic allergic form rather than general patchy inflammation
dermatitis
vsatopic dermatitis
  • Specialized
5 5.0

Skin that becomes red, itchy and sometimes has blisters or a rash

is the chronic allergic variant rather than generic inflammation
skin disease
vsatopic dermatitis
5 3.3

A problem that affects the skin, causing redness or itching

is a specific chronic inflammatory allergic condition, not a general skin illness
atopic eczema
vsatopic dermatitis
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A long-term skin condition that makes the skin red and very itchy, often linked to allergies

is the same medical condition but uses an alternative clinical term
allergic eczema
vsatopic dermatitis
  • Specialized
4.1

A skin condition that makes the skin red, itchy, and swollen after an allergy

is often linked to allergies but not always directly caused by them

Surface Forms

Morphology

atopic + dermatitis

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'atopic' (prone to allergic reactions) + 'dermatitis' (inflamed skin): together they denote skin inflammation related to atopy/allergy. This medical compound follows standard morphological composition and is likely understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings.

Etymology

Atopic dermatitis comes from old Greek words: dermatitis literally means 'skin' and 'inflammation', and atopic was used for conditions that seem 'out of place' and are linked to 'allergy'. So the name refers to an 'allergic skin inflammation' that causes the itchy, red skin people get with this condition.