Overview of Atopic Dermatitis Pathophysiology and Atopic March in Children
Panelists discuss the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD), focusing on the role of type 2 inflammation, and explore how AD can serve as an entry point to the atopic march in children, leading to other allergic diseases such as food allergies, asthma, and allergic rhinitis, including early indicators that may predict future comorbidities.
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- Please provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD), including the role of type 2 inflammation.
- Can you discuss the atopic march in children and how AD can serve as an entry point to other allergic diseases (i.e., food allergies, asthma, and allergic rhinitis)?
- What are early indicators that may predict future comorbidities?
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