Stephanie Sturgill1, Laurie A Bernard. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood, is encountered routinely by all providers of health care to children. RECENT FINDINGS: In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and therefore a rapid increase in the number of studies investigating various aspects of the disease. Consequently, hundreds of publications are released each year, and it is difficult to stay up to date on the latest advances. SUMMARY: This review will examine and summarize recent literature on the diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and complications of atopic dermatitis.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood, is encountered routinely by all providers of health care to children. RECENT FINDINGS: In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and therefore a rapid increase in the number of studies investigating various aspects of the disease. Consequently, hundreds of publications are released each year, and it is difficult to stay up to date on the latest advances. SUMMARY: This review will examine and summarize recent literature on the diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and complications of atopic dermatitis.
Authors: Robbert S A Mohammedamin; Johannes C van der Wouden; Sander Koning; Michiel W van der Linden; François G Schellevis; Lisette W A van Suijlekom-Smit; Bart W Koes Journal: BMC Dermatol Date: 2006-03-21