Atopic dermatitis in childhood

Hosp Med. 2001 Mar;62(3):136-43. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2001.62.3.1531.

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is the commonest of the childhood dermatoses, accounting for 20% of all dermatological referrals with many cases continuing into adulthood. The morbidity and costs to society are high.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / therapy
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Emollients / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Herpes Simplex / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Prognosis
  • Quality of Life
  • Risk Factors
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology
  • Steroids

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Emollients
  • Steroids