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Defining intrinsic vs. extrinsic atopic dermatitis.
Dermatology online journal - 16 Jun 2015
Karimkhani Chante, Silverberg Jonathan I, Dellavalle Robert P
Abstract excerpt
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition characterized by eczematous lesions, i.e. ill-demarcated erythematous patches and plaques. AD is commonly associated with elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE) and atopic disorders, such as asthma, hay fever, and food allergies. Rackemann and Mallory were some of the first to distinguish between asthma based on the presence ("extrinsic") or...
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