Atopic Eczema

About 17 to 18 million U.S. citizens (http://www.parentherald.com/articles/22242/20160222/oral-immunotherapy-reverse-children-s-food-allergies-100-percent-combined.htm) have allergies to at least one food. There is a 65 percent chance of tehir children inheriting their allergies. It is estimated that one-quarter of food allergic people will suffer an episode of anaphylaxis (http://stanmed.stanford.edu/2014fall/i-can-eat-it.html)

The increased prevalence of food allergies in school children, the rapid onset of symptoms and potentially fatal nature of anaphylaxis, combined with the high risk of accidental exposure warrants significant action.

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Systemic anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which requires immediate recognition and aggressive treatment. Cases of anaphylactic shock can be severe with potentially fatal consequences if missed diagnosis or left untreated. The specific incidence and prevalence of anaphylaxis are difficult to determine in part because of lack of recognition as well as the lack of uniformity in diagnostic criteria. Additionally there are no clinically useful laboratory markers or tests used in an emergency setting to either rule in or rule out diagnosis. Anaphylaxis studies show to be both under recognized and undertreated by medical personnel. Mainstay treatment for anaphylaxis is administration of epinephrine, first line treatment

the likelihood of developing allergies is lesser in people who are exposed to people and the environment more often, for example growing up in a big family or attending day care as a child. The other probable theories that scientists believe are factors in developing food allergies are introducing foods to children too early, and genetics in their family. (Gordon 13) Food

I have chosen to present a case of a lady presented with severe Atopic Eczema. I chose this case as Atopic Eczema is one of the most common dermatological complaints in Hong Kong and it also has great impact on patient's quality of life.

Eczema is a set of chronic skin conditions that caused by inflammation. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis (AD). There are not many factories that cause eczema but, researchers believe that it has something to do with genetics and environmental factor, but it is not contagious. However, it is often a long-last disease that might been develop from asthma or fever. Eczema makes the skin very irritated, itchy, swell, and turn red if an individual constantly scratches at it. In addition, the itching would normally start before a rash appears. The rash would appear on the face, back of the knees, wrists, hands, and feet. When it comes to treatment an individual who has eczema might have to avoid different kinds of soap, fabrics,

of eczema to address this possible issue, as well as considered for long-term treatment of

Eczema lesions are erythematous and pruritic in nature but the patient usually complains of recurrent, itchy skin rash which is not seen in Mr. K.A. Besides the most common sites that are affected are the flexor surfaces of extremities, neck, and face, but can also occur in other parts of the body (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2014).

The epidermis of the skin has the functions of immune nonspecific defense and water retention due to barrier qualities. Nonspecific defense is innate and defined by the fact that it does not differentiate between foreign matters; it protects against all external materials rapidly (Stanfield, 2013, p. 675). The stratum corneum is the tough superficial layer of the skin, which is bound by non-nucleated cells called corneocytes. Corneocytes are keratin bundles bound by proteins and lipids. Lipids are necessary for the skin to function as a barrier in order to maintain moisture levels in the skin (WHO, 2009). Chronic atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inherited genetic skin disease which typically begins in childhood and is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Genetic defects in the production of filaggrin are the basis of dry skin and a risk factor for developing AD. Histamines produce1 the sensation of itch and are released into the skin as an immune response, triggered by inflammation. AD creates inflammation in the skin by autoimmune abnormalities, even without the presence of a bacteria, virus, or irritant. This chronic disease may be controlled through medical treatment

Sézary syndrome (SS) is a rare erythrodermic and leukemic variant of cutaneous T cell lymphomas (CTCL). SS belongs to the heterogeneous group of extranodal non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL) arising from the malignant proliferation of skin-homing T cells. SS together with mycosis fungoides (MF) are the most common forms of CTCL accounting for around 65% of cases. SS and erythrodermic MF (E-MF), an advanced form of MF has been referred as erythrodermic CTCL (E-CTCL) and if blood involvement is present, the term leukemic CTCL (L-CTCL) has been used. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an important differential diagnosis of SS in adults with erythrodermic dermatitis. Although in majority of cases there are characteristics such as typical predilection sites for AD and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis for SS

Atopic eczema developed in the first year of life in 60% of the children who had the condition, and out of these 75% of the children developed the condition in the first 6 months of life.14 AD can be a distressing condition, with a very harsh influence on children's well-being, there personal and educational progress

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The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on the on the issue of food allergies in terms of the number of people having allergies, various emergency situations,allergy symptoms, allergy treatment and prevention. Thus, this paper