As a clinician you likely don’t get too excited about an infant with atopic dermatitis, you see it all the time, it’s one of the most common skin conditions in infants and children after all. But for a parent, that itchy child really needs your help. Learn how to explain the diagnoses. Stay tuned.

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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing, itchy skin condition.

La dermatitis atópico es crónica, reincidente, condición de piel con comezón.

It causes inflammation of the skin.

Causa inflamación de la piel.

The skin becomes red, dry and scaly.

La piel se pone roja, seca y escamosa.

Typically, it’s worse during the cold winter months, and better in the warm summer months.

Típicamente, empeora en los meses fríos del invierno, y mejora durante el calor de verano. 

Don’t stop here, learn to talk about the causes and how to treat atopic dermatitis in the extended lesson. Click the link in the show notes or check out the website; www.pediatricmedspanish.com. If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to leave me 5 stars and write a comment, it helps get the podcast exposure. Thank you so much for your support!

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