Atopic Dermatitis in Children: Triggers and Treatment

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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin which usually starts in infancy. It is sometimes called ‘atopic eczema’ or even simply ‘eczema’. Recently, the term ‘atopic eczema dermatitis syndrome’ or eczema symptoms or infantile eczema has also been proposed to indicate the varied nature of this disease. The diagnosis is based on clinical features of a chronic itchy dermatitis with typical morphology and distribution and a relapsing and remitting course. (more…)

The Natural Course Of Atopic Dermatitis In Association With Asthma

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Atopic Dermatitis is considered to be one of the first manifestations in the atopic march. The aim of this study was to investigate prospectively the natural course of Atopic Dermatitis to determine factors influencing its prognosis and to analyse the relationship of Atopic Dermatitis with childhood asthma. The Multicenter Allergy Study, a German birth cohort, followed 1314 children from birth to age 7 years. Physical examinations, parental interviews on atopic symptoms and diagnoses, and determination of specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E levels were performed regularly. (more…)

Drug Allergy and Adverse Drug Reactions from Immunologic Basic Perspective

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Drug allergy and adverse drug reactions are common among many people. Those side affect of consuming drugs affecting an about 30% of hospitalized patients. Unintended and undesired reactions of consuming drugs may be immunologic or non immunologic nature. The latter let in drug toxicity, side effects, food intolerance symptoms, and idiosyncratic reactions, popular known as drug allergy. (more…)