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What is atopic dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema.1 It’s a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect both adults and children.2 It makes the skin red, itchy and inflamed.3

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Local patient advocacy groups are invaluable resources to those living with atopic dermatitis. We thank the following patient groups for their partnership in “AD Days Around the World”.


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References

  1. National Eczema Association. What is atopic dermatitis? Accessible online: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/atopic-dermatitis/.
  2. Boguniewicz M, et al. Expert perspectives on Management of Moderate-to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Multidisciplinary Consensus Addressing Current Emerging Therapies. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017; 5(6): 1519-1531.
  3. National Eczema Association. What is Eczema? Accessible online: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/.
  4. AtopicDermatitis.net. What are common triggers for Atopic Dermatitis? Accessible online: https://atopicdermatitis.net/eczema-triggers.
  5. Maliyar K, Sibbald C, Pope E, Gary Sibbald R. Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis: a review. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2018; 31: 538-550.
  6. National Eczema Association. Eczema Causes and Triggers. Accessible online: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/causes-and-triggers-of-eczema/.
  7. Soloman I, et al. The impact of lifestyle factors on evolution of atopic dermatitis: An alternative approach (Review). Exp Ther Med. 2019; 17: 1078-1084.
  8. Ong P, Leung D. The Infectious Aspect of Atopic Dermatitis. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2010; 30(3): 309-321.
  9. NICE. What are the complications? Accessible online: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eczema-atopic/background-information/complications/.
  10. National Eczema Association. Eczema and Exercise. Accessible online: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-exercise/.
  11. NursingTimes.net. Eczema (atopic). Accessible online: https://www.nursingtimes.net/archive/eczema-atopic-19-02-2009/.
  12. National Eczema Association. Earning your place in the sun. Accessible online: https://nationaleczema.org/earning-place-sun/.
  13. American Academy of Dermatology. How can I find eczema triggers outdoors? Acessible online: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/childhood/triggers/outdoor.


MAT-59269 October 2022