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Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) Summary

Description: 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 Dermatitides; Atopic Neurodermatitides; Atopic Neurodermatitis Show All >>

Networked: 7701 relevant articles (702 outcomes, 1190 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Atopic Dermatitis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Tacrolimus (Prograf) : 101 outcomes 77 studies in 369 results : FDA 7 Generic
  2. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 59 outcomes 37 studies in 210 results : FDA 20 Generic
  3. pimecrolimus (Elidel) : 56 outcomes 61 studies in 217 results : FDA 2
  4. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) : 41 outcomes 130 studies in 1346 results : IBA
  5. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 29 outcomes 19 studies in 208 results : IBA
  6. Antigens : 17 outcomes 35 studies in 311 results : IBA
  7. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) : 13 outcomes 27 studies in 88 results : FDA 176 Generic
  8. Calcineurin : 13 outcomes 11 studies in 131 results : IBA
  9. Cytokines : 9 outcomes 21 studies in 218 results : IBA
  10. Allergens : 8 outcomes 60 studies in 520 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Atopic Dermatitis

  1. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris)
  2. Skin Diseases
  3. Pruritus (Itching)
  4. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
  5. Dermatitis
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Key Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis

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  1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy) : 25 outcomes 20 studies in 120 results
  2. Immunotherapy : 20 outcomes 27 studies in 96 results
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 7 outcomes 3 studies in 33 results
  4. Oral Administration : 6 outcomes 7 studies in 50 results
  5. Skin Care : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 42 results
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