Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions regarding atopic dermatitis:

1. Do my symptoms suggest atopic dermatitis?
   
   
2. What tests will you use to determine if I have atopic dermatitis?
   
   
3. What treatments are available to me?
   
   
4. Does this condition pose any danger to my overall health?
   
   
5. What are some steps I can take to prevent symptoms?
   
   
6. Will I have this condition for the rest of my life?
   
   
7. Are my children more likely to develop the condition because I have it?
   
   
8. What steps can I take to prevent skin infection?
   
   
9. How will I know if my skin becomes infected?
   
   
10. Can you recommend skin care products, detergents and soaps that won’t irritate my skin?
    
    
11. How can I prevent my child from scratching?