Publication: Atopic dermatitis in African American children: Addressing unmet needs of a common disease
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2012-07-01
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15251470
07368046
07368046
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Mahidol University
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Pediatric Dermatology. Vol.29, No.4 (2012), 395-402
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Vasanop Vachiramon, Hong Liang Tey, Amy E. Thompson, Gil Yosipovitch Atopic dermatitis in African American children: Addressing unmet needs of a common disease. Pediatric Dermatology. Vol.29, No.4 (2012), 395-402. doi:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01740.x Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/14749
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Atopic dermatitis in African American children: Addressing unmet needs of a common disease
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Abstract
Recent published data suggest that the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in African American children is significantly higher than in Caucasians. There are certain characteristics in the presentation of AD in African Americans that seem to differ from those in other racial groups, but there is a paucity of information on this topic. In this review, we highlight the differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of AD between African Americans and Caucasians. It is important for dermatologists to understand these differences in order to provide better care for African American children with AD. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.