{"id":7865,"date":"2019-09-13T18:16:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T22:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=7865"},"modified":"2025-04-15T11:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:53:42","slug":"atopic-dermatitis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/atopic-dermatitis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Atopic Dermatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Atopic dermatitis treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my atopic dermatitis?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can. In many cases, no lab testing is needed to identify atopic dermatitis. The healthcare practitioner or dermatologist<\/a> will more likely want to evaluate the symptoms or signs of atopic dermatitis that you’re experiencing and discuss your medical history.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, the healthcare provider may suggest patch testing done on the affected skin, in order to rule out other conditions and provide a clear atopic dermatitis diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Once the healthcare practitioner is able to offer a diagnosis for atopic dermatitis, they can suggest atopic dermatitis treatments that will work best for you.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe atopic dermatitis medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription for atopic dermatitis, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is atopic dermatitis?","accordion_intro":"

Dermatitis is the general term used to describe skin irritation. Dermatitis can appear in a number of different forms, resulting from different causes.<\/p>\n

Atopic dermatitis (also sometimes called eczema), is a common form of dermatitis that typically occurs in children, although it can appear at any age. It’s a chronic form of dermatitis, which tends to flare-up periodically and could be accompanied by either asthma or hay fever.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of atopic dermatitis?","accordion_intro":"

The symptoms and signs of atopic dermatitis can vary from one person to another, and atopic dermatitis symptoms can range from mild or severe. It often begins before children reach the age of five, and persists through into adulthood in some cases.<\/p>\n

The most common signs of atopic dermatitis include:<\/p>\n