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Here are extremely visual mnemonics to remember about Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema so as to easily recall during your medical & nursing exams

Atopic dermatitis, which is also called eczema, is a skin condition that lasts for a long time and makes the skin red, itchy, and inflamed. People of all ages can get it, but babies and young children are most likely to get it.

It is not known for sure what causes atopic dermatitis, but it is thought to be a mix of genetics and the environment. People who have a history of hay fever, asthma, or atopic dermatitis in their family are more likely to get this condition.


The signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis can be different for each person, but they usually include dry, scaly patches of skin that may be very itchy. The affected skin can get red, swollen, and blistered. Over time, it can also get thicker or crack.

Atopic dermatitis is usually treated with a combination of self-care steps, like avoiding things that irritate the skin and using moisturizers, and prescription drugs, like topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and antihistamines.

Common Causes Of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • E – Emotional stress
  • C – Cold, dry climate
  • Z – Zzz’s (lack of sleep)
  • E – Environmental allergens
  • M – Moisturizer not used/not effective
  • A – Allergies (food or other)
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Mnemonic: ECZEMA

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Types Of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema  :

  • I – Infantile (0-2 years)
  • D – Disseminated
  • E – Eyelid Dermatitis
  • A – Adult (over 18 years)
  • S – Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Mnemonic: IDEAS

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Signs & Symptoms Of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • I – Itching
  • T – Thickened skin
  • C – Cracks in skin
  • H – Hives in skin folds
  • Y – Yellow crusts
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Mnemonic: ITCHY

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Risk factors Of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • H – Heredity/family history
  • E – Environment (allergens, irritants, pollution)
  • R – Race/ethnicity (more common in some populations)
  • O – Other atopic conditions (asthma, allergic rhinitis)
  • E – Emotional stress
  • S – Sweating and overheating of the skin
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Mnemonic: HEROES

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Tests For Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • T – Tzanck smear
  • E – Eosinophil count
  • S – Skin prick test
  • T – Total serum IgE
  • S – Skin biopsy
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Mnemonic: TESTS

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Differential Diagnosis Of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • R – Rosacea
  • A – Allergic contact dermatitis
  • S – Seborrheic dermatitis
  • H – Herpes simplex virus
  • M – Measles
  • A – Acne vulgaris
  • N – Nummular dermatitis
  • I – Impetigo
  • T – Tinea
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Mnemonic: RASH MAN IT

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Drugs To Avoid In Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema :

  • R – Retinoids
  • A – ACE inhibitors
  • S – Statins
  • H – Hydroxychloroquine
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Mnemonic: RASH

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Dr. Arin Nandi

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