Atopic dermatitis

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common diseases (20‒40% among skin diseases) that occur in both genders worldwide and in different age groups. The problem urgency is caused by an increase in morbidity, a chronic relapsing course that often leads to a decrease in the quality of life and disability, low efficiency of traditional treatment methods, and limited access to contemporary effective targeted therapy. The clinical guidelines, which aimed to optimize care for patients with atopic dermatitis, contain up-to-date information on epidemiology, etiological factors, mechanisms of development and pathogenesis, aspects of the clinical presentation and disease course, current diagnostic methods (including allergological examination methods), as well as approaches to treatment (including traditional methods and modern targeted therapy). The indications for allergen-specific immunotherapy are determined, and the aspects of its implementation are described. The procedure for the provision of medical care, prevention, and follow-up monitoring is outlined. Clinical practice guidelines for atopic dermatitis are intended for practitioners of all specialties, students, teachers of medical schools, residents, graduate students, and researchers.