Emerging Age of Opportunity for More Effective Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis
Journal Title: Dermatology – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by widespread lesions, which manifest as erythematous areas with crusting and/or scaling, oozing, excoriations, and lichenification. Additionally, pruritus/itching is one of the major symptoms of the disease which has prompted a description of AD as “the itch that rashes”. Combined, these symptoms significantly impact on the quality of life (QoL) for millions of individuals worldwide. For years, AD was primarily considered a disease that affected children and adolescents, but recent epidemiological studies have highlighted the increased incidence of disease among the adult population as well.
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Michael D. Howell
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- DOI 10.17140/ DRMTOJ-2-e003
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