Measurement of disease activity and outcome in atopic dermatitis.
Many different systems have been proposed for the recording and measurement of disease activity in atopic dermatitis (AD). This review describes the techniques that have been used and published in recent years for clinical evaluation and for objective measurement of AD, as well as for recording its effects on quality of life. Recommendations are made concerning which methods should be used.
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Department of Dermatology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K.
D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome