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


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Original Article

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Bhawna Lochav, Bhaskar Gupta

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6

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1

Abstract :

Introduction: 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 presentations 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.

Keyword :

 Atopic dermatitis atopy, IgE level, Immune dysregulation