Allergy Consultation in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Abstract

Allergists and dermatologists both care for patients with atopic dermatitis, and their roles may be complementary. Questions regarding food allergy, aeroallergens, and the interpretation of skin and RAST testing are answered by an allergist.

Climatotherapy of atopic dermatitis at the Dead Sea: demographic evaluation and cost‐effectiveness

“…In some patients, it worsens in spring and autumn, in some during winter, and in others during summer. 11–45 This explains why there are no significant differences in improvement between the various seasons at the Dead Sea, because its climate is virtually uniform during most of the year, with rare episodes of rains or storms. As atopic dermatitis usually begins early in life, in infants between 2 and 6 months of age, special attention was paid to the evaluation of the younger age groups: 0–6 and 6–16 years.…”

“…11 Outbursts of atopic dermatitis in response to food allergies and intolerance are more common in children than in adults, and some foods (such as egg, milk, peanut, fish, soy, wheat, and shellfish) are more notorious in the exacerbation of the disease. 12 …”

“…Reduced production of interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ), which downregulates IgE, may promote atopic dermatitis. 3–14 …”