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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itching skin disease with a relapsing course, and forms part of the atopic syndrome. It is one of the most common skin diseases with a lifetime prevalence up to 20% and its incidence is increasing. The highest incidence is among children. Other clinical manifestations of atopy are allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, gastrointestinal allergies, and allergic conjunctivitis. Associated disorders include anaphylaxis, urticaria, and dyshidrotic eczema. The disease has a complex genetic background, with multiple genes involved. When both parents have atopic dermatitis the prevalence in children is 81%. When one parent has atopic dermatitis, the prevalence of atopic dermatitis in children is 56%.
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Van Leent, E.J.M., Bos, J.D. (2000). Atopic Dermatitis. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03835-2_10
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