Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic childhood disease that affects a significant number of infants worldwide. Its symptoms are debilitating and can impact the patient’s wellbeing and quality of life. There is no universal cure for AD, and control and prevention of the disease relies on well-planned disease management programs.
Key words: atopic dermatitis, eczema, inflammatory disease, allergic disease
Atopic Dermatitis Management
Atopic dermatitis (AD), or atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It is the most common allergic disease in infancy, and develops during the first six months of life in nearly half of infants affected (Kawamoto et al, ...