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Atopic dermatitis is both a chronic and relapsing skin condition frequently seen by all of those in healthcare. The condition leads to multiple stresses for patients: physically, emotionally, professionally, and financially. Knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and available treatments may help lessen the burden of a disease and improve the patients’ quality of life.
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Rivera, A.E., Cleaver, L.J. (2010). Atopic Dermatitis. In: Mahmoudi, M. (eds) Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-296-4_12
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