Abstract
Resumen
La dermatitis atópica o eczema, es la enfermedad cutánea crónica en recaídas más común, que afecta tanto a niños como adultos en todo el mundo y que aparece con frecuencia en familias con otras enfermedades atópicas como el asma, la rinitis alérgica y la alergia alimentaria. Se trata de una enfermedad multifactorial que resultante de la interacción de factores ambientales, defectos en la función barrera y una serie de factores inmunológicos. Este artículo ofrece una visión actualizada de la epidemiología, diagnóstico, tratamiento, prevención y factores que ayudan a disminuir los efectos negativos de la dermatitis atópica en la calidad de vida de los pacientes.
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is the most common chronic skin disease in relapses, affecting both children and adults worldwide and appearing frequently in families with other atopic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy. It is a multifactorial disease that results from the interaction of environmental factors, defects in barrier function and a series of immunological factors. This article offers an updated view of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and factors that help decrease the negative effects of atopic dermatitis on the quality of life of patients.
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