2023 Consensus Korean Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Dermatitis
- Author:
Ji Hyun LEE
1
;
Sul Hee LEE
;
Youin BAE
;
Young Bok LEE
;
Yong Hyun JANG
;
Jiyoung AHN
;
Joo Yeon KO
;
Hyun-Chang KO
;
Hye One KIM
;
Chan Ho NA
;
Young-Joon SEO
;
Min Kyung SHIN
;
Yu Ri WOO
;
Bark Lyn LEW
;
Dong Hun LEE
;
Sang Eun LEE
;
Jiehyun JEON
;
Sun Young CHOI
;
Tae Young HAN
;
Yang Won LEE
;
Sang Wook SON
;
Young Lip PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2025;37(1):12-21
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:In 2006, the Korean Atopic Dermatitis Association (KADA) working group released the diagnostic criteria for Korean atopic dermatitis (AD). Recently, more simplified, and practical AD diagnostic criteria have been proposed. Objective: Based on updated criteria and experience, we studied to develop and share a consensus on diagnostic criteria for AD in Koreans.
Materials and Methods:For the diagnostic criteria, a questionnaire was constructed by searching the English-language literature in MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. A modified Delphi method composed of 3 rounds of email questionnaires was adopted for the consensus process. Fifty-four KADA council members participated in the 3 rounds of votes and expert consensus recommendations were established.
Results:Diagnostic criteria for AD include pruritus, eczema with age-specific pattern, and chronic or relapsing history. Diagnostic aids for AD encompass xerosis, immunoglobulin E reactivity, hand–foot eczema, periorbital changes, periauricular changes, perioral changes, nipple eczema, perifollicular accentuation, and personal or family history of atopy.
Conclusion:This study streamlined and updated the diagnostic criteria for AD in Korea, making them more practicable for use in real-world clinical field.
