Atopic dermatitis in childhood.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is the commonest of the childhood dermatoses, accounting for 20% of all dermatological referrals with many cases continuing into adulthood. The morbidity and costs to society are high.
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Department of Dermatology, Ward 33, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013256:Steroids
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients; D013256:Steroids