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Atopic Dermatitis


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References

Citations

  1. Leung DYM, et al. (2008). Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 146–158. New York: McGraw-Hill.

  2. Boguniewicz M, Leung DYM (2009). Atopic dermatitis. In N Franklin Addison Jr et al., eds., Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice, 7th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1083–1103. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.

  3. Grimalt R, et al. (2007). The steroid-sparing effect of an emollient therapy in infants with atopic dermatitis: A randomized controlled study. Dermatology, 214(1): 61–67.

  4. Jones SM, et al. (2007). Atopic dermatitis. In P Lieberman, JA Anderson, eds., Allergic Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd ed., pp. 217–247. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.

  5. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2006). FDA approves updated labeling with boxed warning and medication guide for two eczema drugs, Elidel and Protopic. FDA News. Available online: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm153941.htm.

Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2004). Disease management of atopic dermatitis: An updated practice parameter. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 93: S1–S28. Available online: http://www.aaaai.org/professionals/resources/pdf/atopic_derm2004.pdf.

  • Berger TG (2010). Atopic dermatitis (eczema) section of Dermatologic disorders. In SJ McPhee et al., eds., Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 49th ed., pp. 101–103. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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Last Updated: April 30, 2010
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology


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