atopic
Genetically hypersensitive skin
Atopic describes a hereditary tendency to develop allergic conditions like asthma, eczema, and hay fever.
Someone with atopic dermatitis has skin inflammation linked to this genetic predisposition.
The term distinguishes allergies that run in families from those triggered by specific exposures: Both children inherited their mother's atopic tendencies.
Adverse immune response
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
sensitization · triggers · pollen · dust mites · pet dander · mold · anaphylaxis · urticaria
Inflammatory skin disorder
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- drynessAbsence of moisture
flare-up · scratching · pruritus · skin barrier · emollients · moisturizers · steroids · immunomodulators
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- marchRhythmic group walk
comorbidity · progression · childhood · sensitization · airway · bronchial · nasal · conjunctivitis
Passed through generations
- familialPertaining to relatives
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
- polygenicInvolving numerous hereditary units
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
genes · chromosomes · susceptibility · phenotype · genotype · family history · heritable · biological
allergy
Adverse immune response
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- histamineAllergy-response compound
antihistamines · sensitization · triggers · pollen · dust mites · pet dander · mold · anaphylaxis · urticaria · hives
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- rednessCrimson-hued state
dryness · flare-up · scratching · pruritus · skin barrier · emollients · moisturizers · steroids · immunomodulators · weeping
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
march · comorbidity · progression · childhood · sensitization · airway · bronchial · nasal · conjunctivitis · sinusitis
hereditary
Passed through generations
- familialPertaining to relatives
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
- polygenicInvolving numerous hereditary units
inheritance · genes · chromosomes · susceptibility · phenotype · genotype · family history · heritable · biological · ancestry
atopicnon-allergic
Not triggering immune sensitivity
tolerant · nonallergic · hypoallergenic · healthy · normal