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Dermatitis: Persons
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The skin of a person with atopic dermatitis loses moisture from the epidermal layer, allowing the skin to become very dry and reducing its protective abilities. Thus, when combined with the abnormal skin immune system, the person's skin is more likely to become infected by bacteria (for example, Staphylo-coccus and Streptococcus) or viruses, such as those that cause warts and cold sores.
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Ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) — Ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) can effectively control atopic dermatitis. However, this therapy is expensive, may increase a person's risk for skin cancer, and is therefore recommended only for people with severe eczema who do not respond to other treatments.
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Since so many factors affect why a person develops dermatitis, a treatment plan that works for one person may not effectively control dermatitis in another person. Sometimes it takes a bit of detective work to find an effective treatment plan.
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