Montelukast in the Treatment of Children with Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis: a Pilot Study

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  • Tamara Perry
  • Robert A. Wood
  • Akaluck Thatayatikom
چکیده

severity, HDM-specific IgE, and CD30 are significantly decreased with occlusive bed covers, however, there was not a statistically significant difference between the study populations. Additionally, HDM allergen in this study was not common and may not be an important factor in the disease process of this population. Future studies should include participants with both sensitization and significant exposure.

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تاریخ انتشار 2002