Atopic dermatitis and risk factors in poor children from Great Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dei-Cas, Ignacio; Dei-Cas, Pablo G.; Acuña, Karina

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.02916.x

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“…Contrary to other studies, 22,25 we found a similar proportion of male and female patients with eczema and there was no association between exposition to smoking and "severe eczema", "persistent eczema" or comorbidities. This lack of association to smoking exposition may be explained by a type II error because the sample is underpowered to detect the effects of smoking.…”

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Particular characteristics of atopic eczema in tropical environments. The Tropical Environment Control for Chronic Eczema and Molecular Assessment (TECCEMA) cohort study

Sánchez

Cardona

2017

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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BackgroundAtopic dermatitis is a prevalent health problem in the world. Allergic sensitization is an important risk factor, but the roles of other factors, inherent in tropic region, are unknown.ObjectiveA cohort study was designed in a tropical city to investigate molecular and environmental risk factors for eczema, considering as particular features perennial exposure to mites, poor living conditions and others tropical characteristics.Methods433 patients were included at baseline and biological samples were collected during 24 months of follow-up. Clinical information was collected using questionnaires (SCORAD, DLQI and a subjective scale) during each clinical assessment.ResultsThe prevalence of atopic eczema was 93%, with similar frequency between children and adults; parents history of eczema and polysensitization to mites, dogs, cats, cockroaches and birds, were risk factors for severe and persistent eczema and allergic comorbidities. Food sensitization was present in 16% of patients but food-induced allergies were scarce. Psychiatric, dental and ocular disorders were the most frequent non-allergic comorbidities.Study limitationsselection bias.ConclusionWe presented a tropical cohort of patients with eczema and we identified some risk factors for severe and persistent dermatitis. Some patterns of sensitization were associated with severe eczema and respiratory symptoms, and the natural history of "atopic march" is different to that described in some industrialized countries. The collection of biological samples will contribute to the understanding of the gene/environment interactions leading to allergy inception and evolution.

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“…21-24 These cohorts have shown the importance of particular risk factors and their influence in dermatitis, supporting the relevance of conducting this type of investigation worldwide. The prevalence of dermatitis varies among regions 10,25 and prospective cohort's studies in tropical regions as Latin America are still scarce.…”

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Particular characteristics of atopic eczema in tropical environments. The Tropical Environment Control for Chronic Eczema and Molecular Assessment (TECCEMA) cohort study

Sánchez

Cardona

2017

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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“…More specifically, of the studies that could have been relevant to our meta-analysis but were finally excluded, eight were discarded because they were an early version of cohort studies updated in subsequent publications [169]–[176]. Other studies published their results several times [175]–[181] in which case we chose to include the most complete report. Some studies were excluded because the outcome was not allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, or food allergy but rather SPT or IgE concentrations [182]–[192].…”

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Active or Passive Exposure to Tobacco Smoking and Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Food Allergy in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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“…In the 0- to 6-year-old age group, only a history of raising pets was a significant variable among environmental factors. Environmental factors, such as secondhand smoking, curtains, carpets and moving to a newly built home before 1 year of age, were reported to be risk factors for atopic dermatitis [7,14]. Moving to a newly built home was reported to be consistently meaningful among environmental factors in recent studies in the Republic of Korea.…”

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Analysis of the Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis Using an ISAAC Questionnaire in 8,750 Korean Children

Baek

Sung-Hwa

Son

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Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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Background: Since 1995, epidemiologic studies of atopic disorders using the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire have been performed in many countries, including the Republic of Korea. The prevalence, burden and risk factors of atopic dermatitis were surveyed in these studies, which helped to enhance their comparability among different areas and age groups, as well as to clarify the nature of atopic dermatitis and other atopic disorders. Methods: From 21 facilities, 8,750 children were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The data were collected via the Internet using a questionnaire based on the Korean-language version of the ISAAC study format. Results: The prevalence of atopic dermatitis over the previous 12 months was 14.4%. The prevalence in preschool children was significantly higher than in elementary school children. Family history of atopic diseases, diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis and diagnosis of food allergy were positively associated with atopic dermatitis in both preschool and elementary school children. In addition, raising pets was positively associated with atopic dermatitis in preschool children. In elementary school children, female gender, secondhand smoking, breastfeeding, changing the parents' house to a newly built one during the first year of life, diagnosis of asthma and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis were positively associated with atopic dermatitis. Conclusion: The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in preschool and elementary school children in Korea is similar to that of children in other developing countries. The risk factors for atopic dermatitis are different in preschool and elementary school children. More detailed strategies will be necessary to reduce atopic dermatitis in both age groups.

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Atopic dermatitis and risk factors in poor children from Great Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract: We found a high prevalence of AD in our study population. Not all the investigated risk factors for AD had a significant association with the disease.

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Particular characteristics of atopic eczema in tropical environments. The Tropical Environment Control for Chronic Eczema and Molecular Assessment (TECCEMA) cohort study

Particular characteristics of atopic eczema in tropical environments. The Tropical Environment Control for Chronic Eczema and Molecular Assessment (TECCEMA) cohort study

Active or Passive Exposure to Tobacco Smoking and Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Food Allergy in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Analysis of the Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis Using an ISAAC Questionnaire in 8,750 Korean Children

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