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Need of a Revised and Succinct Atopic Dermatitis Diagnostic Criteria for Busy Outpatient Department in Nepalese Context

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is the commonest chronic inflammatory skin disease.It is primarily a disease of childhood; however, its occurrence is not uncommon in adults. 1 More than 80% of children are affected with this chronic condition by 5 years of age. 2 A large proportion of the global population is affected by AD with a prevalence of 2.6% and its prevalence in Nepal varies from 6-7%. 3 AD has an unpredictable course with frequent exacerbations in response to external stimuli and can be complicated by atopic march and neuropsychiatric implications.[4][5][6][7] Clinically, AD manifests with persistent, severely pruritic erythematous, oozing, papulae-plaque lesion over varied sites, depending on age, ethnicity and genetic background of those affected.

Source: Skin Health and Disease

DOI: 10.1002/ski2.468

Authors: Prajwal Pudasaini, Sagar GC, Mauricio Salas-Garza

Institutions: Government of Nepal, Civil Service Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,403