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Is there something called adult onset atopic dermatitis in India?

Authors :
Thappa, Devinder Mohan
Malathi, Munisamy
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology. Mar/Apr2013, Vol. 79 Issue 2, p145-147. 3p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The author reflect on whether adult onset atopic dermatitis(AD) is present in India. They say that adult onset AD's characteristic manifestation is inflammatory eczema with lichenification. They say that existing criteria for diagnosing AD must be validated and modified or else many AD cases would not be detected in adults.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03786323
Volume :
79
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86679283
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.107633