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Annunziata Raimondo1, Serena Lembo1
1Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
|January 13, 2022
Summary
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition. This review examines recent European prevalence and incidence data for AD in children and adults, aiding diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing skin condition with varied clinical presentations.
- Accurate prevalence and incidence data are limited due to the wide spectrum of AD phenotypes.
- Understanding AD epidemiology is crucial for effective patient management, especially in adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent 21st-century epidemiologic data on AD prevalence and incidence.
- To focus on trends in Europe for both children and adults.
- To categorize diverse clinical AD phenotypes for improved diagnosis and timely treatment.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of recent epidemiologic studies on atopic dermatitis.
- Analysis of prevalence and incidence data from the 21st century.
- Focus on European populations and trends.
Main Results:
- Summarizes current prevalence and incidence rates of atopic dermatitis.
- Highlights recent trends in AD epidemiology in European children and adults.
- Provides a framework for categorizing clinical AD phenotypes.
Conclusions:
- Recent epidemiologic data on atopic dermatitis are presented.
- Categorization of AD phenotypes can aid differential diagnosis and treatment initiation.
- Further research into AD epidemiology and phenotype-specific management is warranted.
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