Atopic Dermatitis: A Disorder of both Adults and Children with Varying Longitudinal Course

Authors

Shanthi Narla, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Office A3698, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
Jonathan I. Silverberg, Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Suite 2B-430, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20037, USA. Electronic address: JonathanISilverberg@Gmail.com.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

10-1-2024

Journal

Dermatologic clinics

Volume

42

Issue

4

DOI

10.1016/j.det.2024.05.002

Keywords

Age-of-onset; Aging; Atopic dermatitis; Longitudinal course; Temporal patterns

Abstract

The longitudinal course of atopic dermatitis (AD) is heterogeneous and complex. While previously thought to be a childhood disorder, recent studies demonstrated that childhood-onset AD may take several different courses that may involve persistence into adulthood becoming a lifelong condition. Other patients only demonstrated adult-onset AD. Different factors may play a role in the timing of AD onset. Assessing the longitudinal course also involves understanding the changing temporal pattern of AD. Understanding the dynamic course of AD is important in identifying individualized treatment recommendations for patients.

APA Citation

Narla, Shanthi and Silverberg, Jonathan I., "Atopic Dermatitis: A Disorder of both Adults and Children with Varying Longitudinal Course" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5913.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5913

Department

Dermatology