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Atopic Dermatitis in Early Life: Evidence for at Least Three Phenotypes? Results from the GUSTO Study.
International archives of allergy and immunology - 1 Jan 2015
Loo Evelyn Xiu Ling, Shek Lynette Pei-Chi, Goh Anne, Teoh Oon Hoe, Chan Yiong Huak, Soh Shu E, Saw Seang Mei, Kwek Kenneth, Gluckman Peter D, Godfrey Keith M, Chong Yap Seng, Lee Bee Wah, Van Bever Hugo P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) has been highlighted as a likely first step in the 'atopic march', emphasizing the need to define predisposing factors. METHODS: We evaluated AD risk factors and phenotypes in an Asian mother-offspring cohort . We defined three phenotypes of doctor-diagnosed AD based on the time of onset of the disease: early AD occurring within the first 6 months of life, AD occurring between 6...
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