Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Health-Related Quality of Life among Infants and Children in Singapore: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Health-Related Quality of Life among Infants and Children in Singapore: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing skin disease that affects about 20.8% of children between seven to 16 years old in Singapore. Impairment in quality of life for one with AD is greater than childhood chronic disease like epilepsy or asthma. This study aims to describe the a...

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Main Authors:	Seng Bin Ang MBBS, MMed (Fam Med), FCFP(S), Cecilia Woon Chien Teng BSc (Pharm)(Hons), Thjin Punan Monika BSc (Pharm)(Hons), Hwee-Lin Wee BSc (Pharm)(Hons), PhD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2014-06-01
Series:	Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/201010581402300203

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