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Disparity in Atopic Dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin that imposes a significant burden on individuals, caretakers, and the healthcare system. It is a complex condition in which both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are at play to affect the severity and clinical course of the disease. Individuals with atopic dermatitis are particularly susceptible to healthcare disparities, which affect the severity and treatment of this condition.

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    Brandon E. Cohen & Nada Elbuluk

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    Sindhura Bandi

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Cohen, B.E., Elbuluk, N., Bandi, S. (2020). Disparity in Atopic Dermatitis. In: Mahdavinia, M. (eds) Health Disparities in Allergic Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31222-0_8

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