Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease with early onset and with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 20%. The aetiology of atopic dermatitis is unknown, however, the transition from atopic dermatitis to asthma may be prevented with the discovery of filaggrin. Every physician should atleast have the fundamental knowledge of the treatment of atopic dermatitis since it is not easily manageable. Here, we discuss natural history, diagnosis, and management of atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, relapsing, pruritic inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin that usually starts in early infancy, but also affects a substantial number of adults. Atopy is defined as an inherited tendency to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in response to minute amounts of common environmental proteins such as pollen, house dust mites, and food allergens. AD is…
