The Infectious Complications of Atopic Dermatitis.

CONCLUSION: Infectious complications are a co-morbidity of AD. Although not common, systemic bacterial infections and eczema herpeticum can be life-threatening. Preventive therapy of infections in AD emphasizes skin barrier improvement and anti- inflammatory therapy. The use of antibiotics in AD exacerbation requires further studies. PMID: 32771354 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - August 5, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Wang V, Boguniewicz J, Boguniewicz M, Ong PY Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research