The epidemiology of atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease and is a major cause of morbidity and suffering. This review examines its differing prevalence worldwide, its aetiology, and genetics.
Daniels
Justin
J
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH.
Harper
John
J
D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D007073:Immunoglobulin E