Liu et al reported criteria for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in a Chinese adolescent or adult. These can improve the accuracy of the diagnosis. The authors are from multiple institutions in China.
Patient selection: dermatitis
The dermatitis is typically pruritic.
Criteria for atopic dermatitis - all of the following:
(1) symmetrical eczematous dermatitis for > 6 months (may be persistent or recurrent)
(2) at least one of the following:
(2a) personal history of atopic disease
(2b) family history of atopic disease
(2c) elevated serum total IgE concentration
(2d) positive allergen-specific IgE
(2e) eosinophilia
Atopic disease includes:
(1) allergic rhinitis
(2) allergic asthma
(3) allergic conjunctivitis
(4) atopic dermatitis
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