流行病学
特应性皮炎
医学
发病机制
年轻人
免疫学
皮肤病科
儿科
病理
老年学
作者
Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla,Ayesha Akinkugbe,Bolaji Otike-Odibi,Mufutau Muphy Oripelaye,Fatai Olatunde Olanrewaju
出处
期刊:IntechOpen eBooks
[IntechOpen]
日期:2021-05-05
标识
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.97287
摘要
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an itchy chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition mostly affecting children than adults. Eczematous conditions are common worldwide with increase in the prevalence in both developed and developing countries. AD in adults is of two types – the first type starts as AD in childhood and gradually progresses to adulthood (Persistent AD) and the second type results from AD developing in adulthood (Adult-onset AD). The article reviews and discusses this condition in adults considering the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, and management of this condition.
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