Adjective
atopic (comparative more atopic, superlative most atopic)
(medicine) Pertaining to or suffering from atopy.
Additionally, the expression of genes that boost the formation of new blood vessels, a phenomenon known to be associated with the inflammatory response of the skin, was seen to have increased in atopic dogs. Source: Internet
Asthma may also be classified as atopic (extrinsic) or non-atopic (intrinsic), based on whether symptoms are precipitated by allergens (atopic) or not (non-atopic). Source: Internet
Irritant contact dermatitis is sometimes misdiagnosed as atopic dermatitis. Source: Internet
In atopic individuals, non-parasitic antigens stimulate inappropriate IgE production, leading to type I hypersensitivity. Source: Internet
A drug we’re developing, which is in Phase II clinical trials, is intended to treat (chronic skin disease) atopic dermatitis. Source: Internet
Anything that tends to dry the skin would be likely to produce irritation in a patient with atopic eczema. Source: Internet