Atopic dermatitis, a little understood condition

Inflamed, dry, scaly skin and itching are some of the signs of atopic dermatitis, a poorly understood condition.

According to the World Health Organization, atopic dermatitis affects at least 230 million people worldwide.

The exact cause atopic dermatitisstudies show that certain factors can cause disease or worsen symptomssuch as stress, weather, allergies and genetics.

data and more

A few years ago, it was considered as disease from infancywith distribution from 15% to 25% in children, but evidence Recent studies have shown that it is very common in adults, with rates between 1% and 10%.

The probability of contracting the disease is 80% if both parents had it and 55% if only one had the disease.

There is currently no specific diagnostic test for atopic dermatitis, so your diagnosis it is done on a clinical basis backgroundmorphology and distribution skin lesions and associated clinical signs, according to the Pfizer Medical Department.

treatment and others

It is necessary a multidisciplinary team for the treatment of this condition, which must consist of a dermatologistan allergist, immunologist, psychologist and/or pediatrician, according to Mayo Clinic experts.

In addition, a good relationship between doctors, patient and their relatives, in order to know the characteristics of the disease and its development, where symptoms may worsen.

Treatments include a combination of therapies, including medication and specific advice for skin care.