title: Allergy consultation in the management of atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Allergists and dermatologists both care for patients with atopic dermatitis, and their roles may be complementary. Questions regarding food allergy, aeroallergens, and the interpretation of skin and RAST testing are answered by an allergist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06030.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Apter
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rothe
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Grant-Kels
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens