Abstract
Emergency nurse practitioners are expected to assess and manage a variety of patients. These patients may present with urgent care-type complaints to severe life-threatening illnesses or injuries. For some, dermatological problems can sometimes be just as challenging as a critically ill patient. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one, if not, the most common chronic inflammatory disease. Its presentation can vary depending on the age of the patient, the patient's skin tone, and other comorbidities. Patients often seek emergency care related to the condition itself or associated complications. This article includes a review of the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and standard management of AD. Finally, the potential complications of AD are discussed. A better understanding of AD will allow emergency nurse practitioners to properly identify and treat this chronic condition, as well as its complications.
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