Atopic Dermatitis
Itch is often described as the hallmark of atopic dermatitis (AD) with nearly 100% of people with AD reporting itch as one of their major symptoms - Jodi L. Johnson, PhD
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Atopic Dermatitis Overview
No itchy skin rash is ever welcome, but when your dermatologist says you have eczema, it’s especially unpleasant news. Some forms of eczema—specifically atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type—tend to become repeat visitors... The cluster of skin conditions known by that name affects all races and both genders, but it’s slightly more common in adult females. In adults, the rash is most likely to show up in the creases of the elbows and knees and at the nape of the neck.
A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests the consequences of eczema can be far-reaching. Patients report poor nighttime sleep quality, greater than normal daytime sleepiness, lost work days,…
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A misunderstood skin disease: Mapping the policy response to atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema or atopic eczema (AE), is a common chronic inflammatory non-communicable skin disease that often manifests itself in flares of dry, red and itchy skin. It is not a well-understood disease. Lifetime prevalence can vary widely across the globe, ranging from 9% to 32%.
Bacteria May Offer New Hope for Treating Skin Disorders
Science hasn’t quite pinpointed what causes eczema. But microbiome research has changed the view of how skin works to protect and maintain itself. Once believed to be simply a static barrier, keeping pathogens and diseases out, the skin of healthy individuals is now known to maintain a balance of microbes. It’s when this delicate balance on the skin’s surface is disrupted that complications can occur, scientists say.
Articles of Interest
Atopic Dermatitis: A Disease of Altered Skin Barrier and Immune Dysregulation
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an important chronic or relapsing inflammatory skin disease that often precedes asthma and allergic disorders. New insights into the genetics and pathophysiology of AD point to an important role of structural abnormalities in the epidermis as well as immune dysregulation not only for this skin disease but also for the development of asthma and allergies
Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial, heterogenous disease that arises as a result of the interaction between both environmental and genetic factors. Changes in at least three groups of genes encoding structural proteins, epidermal proteases, and protease inhibitors predispose to a defective epidermal barrier and increase the risk of developing AD.
Understanding atopic dermatitis in Australia
Australia scores in the middle of the scorecard countries for recommendations around psychological and emotional support for AD patients.
Understanding atopic dermatitis in Italy
The Economist Intelligence Unit analysed the country’s specific policy approach to the management of a chronic skin disease called atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema.
Resources
The Complex Science Behind Itch in Atopic Dermatitis
Itch is the most common and burdensome symptom of AD...
The Lancet
It is the leading non-fatal health burden attributable to skin diseases, inflicts a substantial psychosocial burden on patients and their relatives, and increases the risk of food allergy, asthma, allergic rhinitis, other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, and mental health disorders. Originally regarded as a childhood disorder...
