Atopic Dermatitis Research Paper
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Atopic Dermatitis
(Eczema)
Newborns, infants, onset usually in childhood < 5 years old Chronic (with acute flares) Erythema, scaling, dry skin, red plaques, intense and prolonged itching, mainly on face, neck, upper trunk, and flexor surfaces Triggered by genetic and environmental factors. Different dendritic cells subtypes, such as Langerhans cells, inflammatory dendritic epidermal cells, and plasmacytoid dendritic cells play a key role in the mechanisms underlying Eczema, such as the recruitment of inflammatory cells, T-cell priming, and cytokine and chemokine release. In addition, allergens in combination with bacterial and viral stimuli influence the course and severity
Contact Dermatitis
Infants, children, adolescents,