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== Overview ==
== Overview ==

Revision as of 17:23, 11 October 2018


Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shalinder Singh, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Due to the variable morphology, distribution of skin lesions and intermittent clinical features, it is very challenging to define the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

  • Atopic dermatitis is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.
  • There is no single diagnostic study of choice for routinely diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, but in selected patients,to rule out other skin conditions, histology examination of a skin biopsy and other laboratory tests (eg, serum immunoglobulin E, potassium hydroxide preparation, patch testing, genetic testing) can be considered.[1]

Diagnostic Criteria:

  • Atopic dermatitis is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are several established criteria for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, the earliest and most well accepted diagnostic criteria being the 1980 Hanifin and Rajka criteria[2][3] was used previously.
  • Currently, the most used criteria worldwide is published by United Kingdom working group and is based upon history, morphology and distribution of eczematous lesions, and clinical features of atopic dermatitis.[4]
  • United Kingdom working group criteria includes one mandatory and 3 or more from the 5 major criteria.[5]
Atopic dermatitis diagnostic criteria
  • Mandatory criteria:[5]
    • Evidence of pruritus or report of scratching or rubbing by the parent
  • 3 or more of the major criteria:[5]
    • History of skin creases involvement including areas around neck and eyes, front of ankles, front of elbows and back of knees.
    • History of asthma or hay fever( if children <4 years of age - history of atopic disease in a first-degree relative)
    • History of presence of generally dry skin in the past year.
    • The onset of symptoms in child <2 years of age. This criterion is not recommended if child <4 years old.
    • Visible dermatitis including flexor surfaces. In children <4 years of age, the criterion can involve dermatitis affecting the cheeks or forehead and outer aspects of the extremities.
Adapted from U.K. Working Party's Diagnostic Criteria
  • The best basis for making decisions about treatment depends upon:[6]
    • Presence or absence of sleep disturbance
    • Number and location of involved sites
    • Clinical course of the disease

References

  1. ↑ Eichenfield LF, Tom WL, Chamlin SL, Feldman SR, Hanifin JM, Simpson EL, Berger TG, Bergman JN, Cohen DE, Cooper KD, Cordoro KM, Davis DM, Krol A, Margolis DJ, Paller AS, Schwarzenberger K, Silverman RA, Williams HC, Elmets CA, Block J, Harrod CG, Smith Begolka W, Sidbury R (February 2014). "Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 70 (2): 338–51. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010. PMC 4410183. PMID 24290431.
  2. ↑ "CiNii 論文 -  Diagnostic features of atopic dermatitis".
  3. ↑ Jøhnke H, Vach W, Norberg LA, Bindslev-Jensen C, Høst A, Andersen KE (August 2005). "A comparison between criteria for diagnosing atopic eczema in infants". Br. J. Dermatol. 153 (2): 352–8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06491.x. PMID 16086748.
  4. ↑ Eichenfield LF, Tom WL, Chamlin SL, Feldman SR, Hanifin JM, Simpson EL, Berger TG, Bergman JN, Cohen DE, Cooper KD, Cordoro KM, Davis DM, Krol A, Margolis DJ, Paller AS, Schwarzenberger K, Silverman RA, Williams HC, Elmets CA, Block J, Harrod CG, Smith Begolka W, Sidbury R (February 2014). "Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 70 (2): 338–51. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010. PMC 4410183. PMID 24290431.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Williams HC, Burney PG, Pembroke AC, Hay RJ (September 1994). "The U.K. Working Party's Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Dermatitis. III. Independent hospital validation". Br. J. Dermatol. 131 (3): 406–16. PMID 7918017.
  6. ↑ Emerson RM, Charman CR, Williams HC (February 2000). "The Nottingham Eczema Severity Score: preliminary refinement of the Rajka and Langeland grading". Br. J. Dermatol. 142 (2): 288–97. PMID 10730763.

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