Atopic dermatitis / Atopiform dermatitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Written informed consent; 2. Age: over 2 years old; 3. Male and female patients; 4. Clinical diagnosis of AD; 5. Cases: former negative or unknown allergen-specific IgE levels in blood; 6. Controls: former positive or unknown allergen-specific IgE levels in blood.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Other skin diseases, which interfere the study; 2. Patients unable to comply with the requirements of the study; 3. Treatment with systemic corticosteroids or phototherapy within four weeks before performing the skin prick test; 4. Treatment with oral anti-histamines within 48-hour before performing the skin prick test.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| AFD (without allergen-specific IgE) is a separate entity with different, specific characteristics compared to AD (with allergen-specific IgE). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gain more information about the clinical aspects of AFD. | — |
Contacts
Academic Medical Center Amsterdam (AMC) Department of Dermatology, A0-223 P.O. Box 22660