Clinical pearls from atopic dermatitis and its infectious complications.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is clinically very heterogeneous and these differences can cause confusion. Differential diagnosis is also complicated by co-infections, particularly in infancy and early childhood. This paper describes the stages and differential diagnosis during the various stages of childhood. The authors also provide advice on how to distinguish between AD and other disorders together with guidance on tackling common issues with treatment such as steroid phobia.
Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, Korea.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004485:Eczema / Q000175:diagnosis; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D007223:Infant; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055815:Young Adult
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents