History of atopic dermatitis – a short review from ancient to modern medicine

Jaworek, Andrzej; Wojas‐Pelc, Anna

doi:10.5114/dr.2017.71835

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“…The chronic course and exacerbations of AD with numerous visits to physicians of various specialties followed by a wide range of diagnostic as well as therapeutic interventions significantly affect the patient's quality of life [3]. Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including sleep disorders and depression, are substantial comorbidities of AD, which is reflected by the historical names of atopic eczema (nevrodermite diffuse; Brocq 1902, Die Neurodermitis; Rost and Marchionini 1932) [4,5].…”

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Clinical characteristics of elderly patients with atopic dermatitis — a retrospective observational study

2023

Folia Medica Cracoviensia

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory dermatosis. The most characteristic symptoms of the disease include itch, eczematous eruptions and excessive dryness of the skin. Elderly patients with AD represent a poorly characterized population because the physiological ageing, possible comorbidity and polypharmacy modify the clinical presentation typically observed in the younger age groups. The aim of the study is to comprehensively assess the clinical characteristics of elderly patients (>60 years old) with AD. Data were collected from 26 AD patients treated in the Department of Dermatology of the University Hospital in Krakow. Late-onset AD with generalized/prurigo lesions was the most predominant phenotype. Skin biopsy was required in 15 (58%) patients in the differential diagnosis process. Allergic rhinitis, a positive family history of atopy and xerosis were associated with a higher number of hospitalizations during the year prior to the last admission (p = 0.034, p = 0.046 and p = 0.036, respectively). Xerosis was more prevalent among subjects with polypharmacy (p = 0.046) and higher serum total IgE concentration (p = 0.048). AD in elderly patients is a new phenotype of the disease that requires careful differential diagnosis. Aged patients with an individual or family history of atopy, due to the increased incidence of severe exacerbations of AD, may benefit from the introduction of proactive therapy.

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Clinical characteristics of elderly patients with atopic dermatitis — a retrospective observational study

2023

Folia Medica Cracoviensia

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Applied Research on Atopic Dermatitis with Special Emphasis on the Role of Emollients in This Disorder: A Review

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Bednarczyk

2024

Applied Sciences

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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and multifactorial inflammatory dermatosis. Recurrent eczematous lesions and intense pruritus very often reduce the quality of life of patients, affecting their mental health. For this reason, it is necessary to undertake treatment. Treatment should be characterized by an individual approach to the patient, taking into account the predominant pathogenetic factors in the development of atopic dermatitis and systematic skin care. Soothing the typical symptoms of AD, i.e., dry skin and persistent itching, involves emollients, which counteract xerosis and reduce the feeling of itching. Studies confirm that the regular use of emollients in patients with AD prolongs the period between relapses and alleviates the intensity of symptoms during periods of disease severity. This review paper aims to highlight the challenges that patients with atopic dermatitis face. This work will also present an indication of the rationale for the use of emollients in this condition, as well as an indication of the forms of their application in therapeutic and care preparations.

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History of atopic dermatitis – a short review from ancient to modern medicine

Cited by 2 publications

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Clinical characteristics of elderly patients with atopic dermatitis — a retrospective observational study

Clinical characteristics of elderly patients with atopic dermatitis — a retrospective observational study

Applied Research on Atopic Dermatitis with Special Emphasis on the Role of Emollients in This Disorder: A Review

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