Atopic Dermatitis
Conditions
Keywords
atopic dermatitis, skin test
Brief summary
To analyze the common allergens revealed by skin tests in adult atopic dermatitis patients.
Detailed description
The allergens involved in atopic patients are widely existed in our environment. Traditionally, we use serum specific IgE, skin prick test or intradermal test to verify the possible causative allergens in patients with atopic dermatitis. This study will evaluate the correlation between serum specific IgE, skin prick test, intradermal test, and patch test for common allergens in adult patients with atopic dermatitis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with atopic dermatitis (according to Hanifin and Rajka criteria) * age older than 16 years old
Exclusion criteria
* pregnancy
Countries
Taiwan