Related Experiment Videos
Staphylococcal infections in patients with atopic dermatitis
Archives of Dermatology
|October 1, 1977
Summary
Superficial staphylococcal pustules can occur in atopic dermatitis, especially during severe flares. These mild skin infections, linked to impaired immune response, may worsen itching and atopic dermatitis symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients exhibit high skin colonization with Staphylococcus organisms despite infrequent visible infections.
- The interplay between AD, staphylococcal colonization, and cutaneous infections requires further elucidation.