Verywell Health: Can a person self-diagnose atopic dermatitis (eczema)?
Dr. Singh:It is possible to self-diagnoseatopic dermatitis.
However, at various stages of life, atopic dermatitis looks different.
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There is an infantile phase, a childhood phase, and an adult phase.
The presentation of these varies.
Verywell Health: Why is it important to get diagnosed with atopic dermatitis by a healthcare provider?
Can a primary care provider diagnose it, or does a person need to see a dermatologist?
Board-certifieddermatologistsare the experts who have universal and extensive training to manage both simple and complex cases.
Whether a person needs to see a dermatologist will depend on the individual needs of that patient.
Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema?
The terms “atopic dermatitis” and “eczema” are sometimes used interchangeably.
Most people use the word “eczema” for the skin condition.
