Eczema cost-effectiveness of therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

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The economic impact of eczema causes a burden to patients suffering from this disease. A recent study showed that an average of $274 ($199 indirect cost, and $75 direct cost) is spent by each patient for eczema.

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

References

  1. Filanovsky MG, Pootongkam S, Tamburro JE, Smith MC, Ganocy SJ, Nedorost ST (2016). "The Financial and Emotional Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Children and Their Families". J Pediatr. 169: 284–90.e5. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.077. PMID 26616249.