Research advances in atopic dermatitis.
- Author:
Chun-Ping SHEN
1
;
Huan XING
;
Lin MA
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Dermatitis, Atopic;
epidemiology;
etiology;
therapy;
Humans;
Prognosis
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2009;31(1):103-106
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent, and inflammatory skin disease. It usually occurs in children with a clinical manifestation of severe itching. In recent years the incidence of AD is slowly increasing, which severely impacts the physical and mental health of children. This article summarizes the epidemiology, influencing factors, and management of this diseases.
