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Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, occurs in 10% of children in the U.S. It is a chronic, relapsing, pruritic inflammatory skin disorder that greatly impacts quality of life of both child and family. Given the prevalence of AD and the insufficient numbers of pediatric dermatologists and pediatric allergists, particularly in rural areas, primary care providers will provide most of the care to these children.
In this comprehensive monograph on the treatment of AD for the pediatric primary care provider, main summary points include:
AD origin is multifactorial, stemming from genetic predisposition, skin barrier dysfunction, environmental triggers, and immune dysregulation.
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