Emerging Age of Opportunity for More Effective Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis

Authors

  • Michael D. Howell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/DRMTOJ-2-e003

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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Published

2017-11-20

How to Cite

Michael D. Howell. (2017). Emerging Age of Opportunity for More Effective Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatology, 2(2), e3-e4. https://doi.org/10.17140/DRMTOJ-2-e003

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): Volume 2 Issue 2 2017

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