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Allergy in atopic dermatitis.

A S Paller1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Primary Care
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Approximately 10% of atopic dermatitis patients are affected by allergens. Allergy evaluation is crucial for those not responding to standard treatments, with elimination and challenge tests identifying key triggers.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis affects a significant portion of the population.
  • Allergen sensitization plays a role in disease severity for some patients.
  • Standard treatments may not be sufficient for all individuals with atopic dermatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of allergens on atopic dermatitis.
  • To emphasize the need for allergy evaluation in refractory cases.
  • To discuss diagnostic methods for identifying relevant allergens.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical manifestations and allergen impact.
  • Analysis of age-specific allergen prevalence (food vs. aeroallergens).
  • Evaluation of diagnostic approaches including history, skin prick tests, radioallergosorbent tests, and elimination/challenge tests.

Main Results:

  • Around 10% of atopic dermatitis patients experience significant allergen-related symptoms.
  • Food allergies are more prevalent in infants, while aeroallergens affect older children and adults.
  • Diagnostic tests like elimination and challenge are key to identifying causal allergens.

Conclusions:

  • Allergen identification is essential for patients with atopic dermatitis unresponsive to conventional therapy.
  • A tailored diagnostic approach is necessary to pinpoint specific food or aeroallergen triggers.
  • Effective management of atopic dermatitis may involve allergen avoidance strategies.

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