Review article
Atopic Dermatitis
Jasna Lipozenčić
; University Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Zagreb University Hospital Center and School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
Suzana Ljubojević
Abstract
Variable terminology used for atopic dermatitis, definition of this chronic inflammatory disease with hereditary component characterized by severe itch, typical clinical picture, and quite common association with other atopic diseases such as asthma and/or rhinitis are presented. The prevalence of this atopic disease is on a constant increase, now ranging from 0.6% and 20.5%. The course of the disease is relapsing with remissions of variable length. Remission is observed after the second or fifth year of life in one third of patients. About 40% of children with atopic dermatitis develop bronchial asthma later in life. It is considered to be caused by exposure to pollen, minor sources of infection, pets, older maternal age and numerous food allergens. Environmental factors and microbial agents (bacteria, fungi, Malassezia furfur, dermatophytes, viruses, etc.), psychosomatic factors, clinical picture in different age groups, other associated dermatoses, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are described in detail.
Keywords
atopic eczema; neurodermatitis constitutionalis; Besnier’s prurigo; atopic dermatitis
Hrčak ID:
22478
URI
Publication date:
21.4.2008.
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