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Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)

A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.
Also Known As:
Atopic Eczema; Dermatitis, Atopic; Atopic Neurodermatitis; Disseminated Neurodermatitis; Infantile Eczema; Eczema, Atopic; Eczema, Infantile; Neurodermatitis, Atopic; Neurodermatitis, Disseminated
Networked: 15309 relevant articles (1475 outcomes, 2487 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris)
2. Pruritus (Itching)
3. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
4. Skin Diseases (Skin Disease)
5. Eczema

Experts

1. Guttman-Yassky, Emma: 117 articles (10/2022 - 11/2008)
2. Simpson, Eric L: 100 articles (11/2022 - 09/2003)
3. Silverberg, Jonathan I: 80 articles (12/2022 - 02/2015)
4. Furue, Masutaka: 77 articles (05/2021 - 11/2002)
5. Leung, Donald Y M: 76 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
6. Werfel, Thomas: 75 articles (09/2022 - 03/2002)
7. Paller, Amy S: 72 articles (05/2022 - 04/2003)
8. Eichenfield, Lawrence F: 70 articles (07/2022 - 04/2002)
9. Bieber, Thomas: 64 articles (03/2022 - 03/2002)
10. Boguniewicz, Mark: 63 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Atopic Dermatitis:
1. dupilumabIBA
2. Tacrolimus (Prograf)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
4. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
5. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)FDA LinkGeneric
6. pimecrolimus (Elidel)FDA Link
7. Immunoglobulin E (IgE)IBA
8. AllergensIBA
9. EmollientsIBA
10. SteroidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
3. Immunotherapy
4. Oral Administration
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)