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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 614_atopic dermatitis, Recommend hypoallergenic cleansers and cosmetics. At patient's request, recommend topical hydrocortisone 1% & oatmeal bath products. Counsel on possible drug interactions & adverse effects. Rash resolved or improved after 2-3 days?, Lesions dry after 2 days of treatment? No Medical referral, Oozing or weeping lesions? No Patient/family history of atopic dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, or chronic allergic rhinitis, Exclusions for self treatment? No Oozing or weeping lesions?, Patient with complaint of itchy, red skin Obtain history: affected body areas, duration of disorder/lesions, nature of lesions (spreading or confined). Ask about oral & topical treatments., Recommend cool water compresses or aluminum acetate soaks as needed to dry lesions Lesions dry after 2 days of treatment?, Obtain history: affected body areas, duration of disorder/lesions, nature of lesions (spreading or confined). Ask about oral & topical treatments. Exclusions for self treatment?, Patient/family history of atopic dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, or chronic allergic rhinitis No Exposure to irritants or sensitizing agents (latex, soaps, detergents, cosmetics)?, ICD possible cause. Advise patient to identify & eliminate possible causative agent. Recommend hypoallergenic cleansers and cosmetics. At patient's request, recommend topical hydrocortisone 1% & oatmeal bath products. Counsel on possible drug interactions & adverse effects., Possible episodic dermatitis. Recommend hypoallergenic cleansers and cosmetics. At patient's request, recommend topical hydrocortisone 1% & oatmeal bath products. Counsel on possible drug interactions & adverse effects., Rash resolved or improved after 2-3 days? No Medical referral, Exclusions for self treatment? Yes Medical referral, Atopic dermatitis possible cause. Advise patient to identify and eliminate possible exacerbating factors. If skin is dry & fissured, recommend mild cleansers, moisturizers, & avoidance of hot-water bathing. Recommend hypoallergenic cleansers and cosmetics. At patient's request, recommend topical hydrocortisone 1% & oatmeal bath products. Counsel on possible drug interactions & adverse effects., Exposure to irritants or sensitizing agents (latex, soaps, detergents, cosmetics)? Yes ICD possible cause. Advise patient to identify & eliminate possible causative agent., ACD possible cause. Advise patient to identify & eliminate possible allergens. Advise that diagnostic skin patch testing may be helpful. Recommend hypoallergenic cleansers and cosmetics. At patient's request, recommend topical hydrocortisone 1% & oatmeal bath products. Counsel on possible drug interactions & adverse effects., Rash resolved or improved after 2-3 days? Yes Counsel on identifying causative agents & proper use of OTC products. Teach patient when to self-treat versus when to contact PCP., Exposure to irritants or sensitizing agents (latex, soaps, detergents, cosmetics)? No Exposure to plants (poison ivy/oak/sumac dermatitis), metal (nickel), or pets?, Exposure to plants (poison ivy/oak/sumac dermatitis), metal (nickel), or pets? No Possible episodic dermatitis., Patient/family history of atopic dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, or chronic allergic rhinitis Yes Atopic dermatitis possible cause. Advise patient to identify and eliminate possible exacerbating factors. If skin is dry & fissured, recommend mild cleansers, moisturizers, & avoidance of hot-water bathing., Exposure to plants (poison ivy/oak/sumac dermatitis), metal (nickel), or pets? Yes ACD possible cause. Advise patient to identify & eliminate possible allergens. Advise that diagnostic skin patch testing may be helpful.