title: Atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis is an especially common and frustrating condition, and the prevalence is increasing. The disease can adversely affect the quality of life of patients and caregivers. Significant advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis have led to improvements in therapy. Patient and caregiver education, avoidance of potential triggering factors, optimal skin care, and pharmacotherapy offer the potential for good control for most patients.
authors.affiliation: The University of Calgary, The Alberta Children's Hospital, #200, 233-16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0H5, Canada. aleung@ucalgary.ca
authors.forename: Alexander K C
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: K L E
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Hon
authors.forename: Wm Lane M
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Robson
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011788:Quality of Life; D017592:Skin Care
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007155:Immunologic Factors