Nomenclature and clinical phenotypes of atopic dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis is a heterogeneous disease and resists classification. In this review, we discuss atopic dermatitis nomenclature and identify morphologic phenotypes, which will facilitate correct diagnoses and development of treatment strategies. We support using the term 'atopic dermatitis' rather than eczema, because it describes the allergic background and inflammation ('itis') as drivers of the disease....

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