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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2006;49(6):589-592. Published online June 15, 2006.

Atopic dermatitis

Bok Yang BY Pyun¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Bok Yang BY Pyun ,Email: bypyun@hosp.sch.kr

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is estimated to affect 15-20% of the childhood population and there id considerable evidence that the prevalence is increasing. But it is frequently under diagnosed and inappropriately treated yet. Atopic dermatitis can have a large social;. emotional and financial effect on the child and their family. Atopic dermatitis also commonly predated the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Therefore early diagnosis and proper treatment are the key for control the atopic dermatitis itself and modify the future repiratory allergies. This review will cover the new diagnostic criteria and treatment briefly.

Keywords :Atopic dermatitis , New diagnostic criteria , Topical corticosteroids