A study on the presenting features observed in 100 patients of atopic dermatitis in a tertiary care hospital in North-Eastern India

Bhaskar Gupta, Dermatology, Bhawna Lochav, Dermatology
2020 IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology  
Atopic dermatitis is a relatively common age-related disease. Its pathophysiology is majorly insubstantial. Also, it appears as a result of interplay of maternal and inheritance, intrauterine and environmental factors. Also, immune dysregulation has an important role. Objectives: To study the presenting features of atopic dermatitis. Materials and Methods: 100 patients of atopic dermatitis which were diagnosed on the basis of modified UK working party criteria, after which clinical
more » ... were noted in a preset proforma. Results: 78% were in the age group of 2-12 years, of which 65% were males and 35% were females. Conclusion: Atopic dermatitis is a distinct, overt, age and IgE-related entity frequently showing different demographic and clinical presentations.
doi:10.18231/j.ijced.2020.003 fatcat:oyy7ezhwpjfp5jmztb3uqpbrsa