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Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) Summary

Description: A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.

Also Known As: Atopic Eczema; Dermatitis, Atopic; Atopic Dermatitides; Atopic Neurodermatitides; Atopic Neurodermatitis Show All >>

Networked: 6368 relevant articles (593 outcomes, 992 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Atopic Dermatitis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Tacrolimus (Prograf) : 96 outcomes 73 studies in 332 results : FDA 7 Generic
  2. pimecrolimus (Elidel) : 54 outcomes 58 studies in 195 results : FDA 2
  3. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 51 outcomes 35 studies in 170 results : FDA 20 Generic
  4. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) : 32 outcomes 111 studies in 1207 results : IBA
  5. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 27 outcomes 16 studies in 183 results : IBA
  6. Antigens : 13 outcomes 31 studies in 286 results : IBA
  7. Calcineurin : 13 outcomes 9 studies in 114 results : IBA
  8. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) : 10 outcomes 23 studies in 76 results : FDA 176 Generic
  9. Allergens : 8 outcomes 53 studies in 446 results : IBA
  10. Cytokines : 8 outcomes 17 studies in 180 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Atopic Dermatitis

  1. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris)
  2. Skin Diseases
  3. Pruritus (Itching)
  4. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
  5. Dermatitis
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Key Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis

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  1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy) : 22 outcomes 17 studies in 104 results
  2. Immunotherapy : 14 outcomes 22 studies in 73 results
  3. Skin Care : 6 outcomes 4 studies in 31 results
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 6 outcomes 2 studies in 30 results
  5. Oral Administration : 4 outcomes 6 studies in 36 results
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