Atopic Dermatitis
- Shape
- Dryness, itching
- Common areas
- Inner elbows and knees, neck
When itching disrupts daily life, we look at both your skin and your lifestyle.
Recurring itching and dryness, and skin discomfort that disrupts your sleep.
Recurring itch: what do we check first?
Atopic Dermatitis· In the consultation, we look at the degree of itching, dryness, and oozing and when symptoms recur. After checking your use of ointments and moisturizers, your treatment history, sleep, and everyday irritants, we explain a treatment and care plan suited to your current condition.
Atopic Dermatitis,Check your symptoms
This does not replace a diagnosis. Share your answers during your visit.
Recurring itching and dryness: atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which itching, dry skin, and red rashes recur. Weakened skin barrier function, immune responses, and genetic and environmental factors are involved in combination, and a vicious cycle can develop in which scratching an itch makes the inflammation worse.
Where and how symptoms appear differs by age and individual, and they may alternate between improvement and flare-ups. Because itching and redness can also occur with other skin conditions, we look at your skin condition, when symptoms began, and how they recur in order to diagnose and set the direction of treatment and care.
※ The symptom descriptions and condition comparisons are for reference only. An accurate diagnosis and an individual treatment plan are determined through examination.
Atopic dermatitis vs. psoriasis: what's the difference?
Psoriasis
- Shape
- Well-defined red plaques with white scales
- Common areas
- Elbows, knees, scalp
We decide on treatment and care based on the examination results.
Herbal medicine
We decide on a prescription after checking your skin and overall condition.
Acupuncture
We assess the need for treatment based on your current condition.
Moisturizing & topical care
We also check your ointments, moisturizers, and cleansing habits.
If this is your first visit,here's how it works.
- STEP 01
Treatment history
We hear when symptoms began and about previous treatment.
- STEP 02
Examination
We check skin changes and discomfort.
- STEP 03
Plan & cost
We explain the treatment, care, and visit plan.
- STEP 04
Progress check
We monitor changes in symptoms and daily life.
Please prepare before your visit. Photos from when symptoms were severe, the ointments and medications you use, and any previous test or treatment records will help the consultation. Treatment methods and duration vary depending on the examination results and your individual condition. Herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and other treatments can have side effects, so please tell us about existing conditions, medications, allergies, and pregnancy at your visit.
We also look at daily moisturizing and irritation management
Together we decide on care you can practice, suited to your skin and scalp condition and living environment.
- Review your cleansing and moisturizing habits at your visit
- Check products that touch your skin and situations that cause irritation
- Record the times when itching gets worse
- Record sleep problems and changes in your skin
Find the next step your skin needs with us.
- We will listen to your current discomfort and treatment history, and explain the direction of treatment and care.
References: Basis for checklist items: AAD Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis, Part 1 (2014), https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4410183/ ; Warning signs: NICE CG57 (2007, for children), https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg57/chapter/recommendations ; NHS Atopic eczema (checked 2026-11-11), https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/
FAQ
For any other questions, please ask when booking your visit.
Is every itchy, red rash atopic dermatitis?
Itching and redness can appear in many skin conditions. We decide by checking where and when the symptoms appeared, how they recur, and any previous diagnosis and treatment.
Should I stop using my steroid ointment?
Please do not stop prescribed ointments or oral medications on your own. If you tell us the product name, how long you have used it, and the changes after use, we will review it together during the consultation. Any change to an existing prescription should be discussed with your treating physician.
Is the treatment period about the same for everyone?
The treatment period depends on your skin condition, how long symptoms have lasted, and your previous treatment and progress. We explain a plan at the first consultation and adjust it as we check changes in skin discomfort and daily life. The same results are not guaranteed.
How much does atopic dermatitis care cost?
Costs may vary depending on your skin condition, examination results, and the treatment or prescription needed. During the consultation, we will explain the treatment plan and the cost of each item.
