Atopic Dermatitis affects the estimated 1-5% of world population.It more than 10-20% children.Atopic Dermatitis(ad) is a chronically relapsing skin disorder with an immunologic basis The clinical presentation varies from mild to severe.In worst cases,atopic dermatitis may interfere normal growth and development.The etiopathological study eczema reveals factors psychosomatic nature disease assoc...

INTRODUCTION Global epidemiological studies have revealed considerable geographical differences in prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD). AIM To present the epidemiology of AD, risk factors and co-occurrence of allergic diseases in the Polish population. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present paper is a part of the Epidemiology of Allergic Disorders in Poland study. We studied 22 703 participants ...

Background: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, recurrent inflammation of the skin, accompanied by severe pruritus. Immune system dysregulation and skin barrier defects are associated with the abnormalities in atopic dermatitis. Myriad pieces of evidence have pointed to the major roles of LL-37 and interleukin-31 (IL31)in atopic dermatitis. The studies on atopic dermatitis are still limited i...

Pimecrolimus is an immunomodulating medication that inhibits production of inflammatory cytokines in the skin and this compound was specifically developed for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. Phase II and III clinical trials with the topical formulation of pimecrolimus (Elidel cream, Novartis) have shown that it is safe and effective for use in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). ...

BACKGROUND Probiotics have previously been shown to reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants and children. OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of two probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacteria lactis) on established AD in children. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Atopic children with current dermatitis received 2 x 10(10) colony forming units/g of probiotic (n=29) or placebo (n...

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD), often called eczema or atopic eczema is a very common skin disease; AD looks different in infants, children, and adults. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the disease in Kurdistan province. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional study using written questionnaires ISAAC  where 4,000 students in two age groups 7-6 and 14 -13 years in the pr...

Malassezia spp. is a genus of lipophilic yeasts and comprises the most common fungi on healthy human skin. Despite its role as a commensal on healthy human skin, Malassezia spp. is attributed a pathogenic role in atopic dermatitis. The mechanisms by which Malassezia spp. may contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not fully understood. Here, we review the latest findings on the ...

BACKGROUND Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is now a day's increasing in prevalence globally. A Prevalence of 5-25 % have been reported in different country. Even if its prevalence is known in most countries especially in developing countries there is scarcity with regard to prevalence and associated risk factors of AD among children in Ethiopia settings. The aim of this study was to determine the magnit...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory allergic diseases with pruritic skin lesions particularly in infancy. It is considered to be the first step of atopic march and has variable disease courses. Many children with AD may resolve their AD symptoms with increasing age and may develop respiratory allergies such as asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis at certain ages. Natural cou...

background atopic dermatitis (ad) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. phototherapy is considered as an effective treatment modality in severe cases. objectives in this study, we proposed to evaluate the efficacy of bath puva (psoralen plus ultraviolet a) in the treatment of severe and atopic dermatitis. patients and methods twenty-eight patients with severe atopic dermatitis were included i...