sodium-ethylxanthate and Dermatitis--Atopic

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic skin inflammation with suspected pathophysiological and psychological mechanisms. These factors are reviewed along with related treatment approaches. Current medical intervention for AD is palliative and only partially effective. Although encouraging, psychological treatment is not well developed and has not been adequately evaluated. It is concluded that multidisciplinary research is needed so that improved understanding and treatment of AD can be achieved.

Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anxiety; Aversive Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Biofeedback, Psychology; Conflict, Psychological; Counseling; Dermatitis, Atopic; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity; Male; Mothers; Psychotherapy; Psychotropic Drugs; Rejection, Psychology; Relaxation Therapy; Sex; Stress, Psychological; Sweating

Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Biopsy; Child; Dermatitis, Atopic; Female; Humans; Male; Sex; Skin

Topics: Adolescent; Asthma; Colorado; Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Atopic; Health Surveys; Humans; Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Prevalence; Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal; School Health Services; Sex; Social Conditions; Statistics as Topic; Urticaria

Topics: Aging; Angioedema; Asthma; Dermatitis, Atopic; Eczema; Eosinophilia; Food Hypersensitivity; Humans; Prurigo; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Sex; Skin Tests; Statistics as Topic; Urticaria