What is Atopic Dermatitis (AD)?
AD is a common, chronic, and fluctuating inflammatory skin disease that is characterised by persistent itch, embarrassing eczematous lesions, and frequent skin infections.1,2 But persistent itch is much more than just an irritating sensation—it is the most burdensome symptom for patients with AD and can significantly disrupt their daily activities, sleep, and psychological well-being.2-4
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Understanding Atopic Dermatitis Through the Ages
Explore the history of our understanding of atopic dermatitis and the consistent understanding of itch as a cardinal symptom of this disease
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Burden of AD
The signs and symptoms of AD can significantly disrupt patients’ daily lives.1,2
- Langan SM, Irvine AD, Weidinger S. Atopic dermatitis. Lancet. 2020;396(10247):345-360. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31286-1
- McCleary KK. More than skin deep: understanding the lived experience of eczema. March 18, 2020. Accessed August 1, 2022. https://www.aafa.org/media/2628/more-than-skin-deep-voice-of-the-patient-report.pdf
- Legat FJ. Itch in atopic dermatitis—what is new? Front Med (Lausanne). 2021;8:644760. doi:10.3389/fmed.2021.644760
- Ständer S. Atopic dermatitis. N Engl J Med. 2021;384(12):1136-1143. doi:10.1056/NEJMra2023911
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