Atopic dermatitis in US adults: from population to healthcare utilization.

ConclusionAdults with AD had low rates of outpatient and high rates of urgent care, ED and hospital visits. The major predictor of outpatient utilization for AD care was AD severity. Racial/ethnic, socio-economic and/or healthcare disparities reduce outpatient utilization and increase urgent, ED and hospital utilization.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research