Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population
Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease with a chronic and relapsing course. Although considered a childhood disease, it is now evident that atopic dermatitis is also common in adulthood and in the elderly population. Atopic dermatitis typically manifests with bilateral and symmetrical ec...
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| description | Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease with a chronic and relapsing course. Although considered a childhood disease, it is now evident that atopic dermatitis is also common in adulthood and in the elderly population. Atopic dermatitis typically manifests with bilateral and symmetrical eczematous lesions on the face, trunk and skin folds. Itch is invariably present and may be very severe, markedly affecting daily life and sleep. In older adults, atopic dermatitis may have a high level of impact on quality of life, frequently burdening an already complex comorbid situation. The full assessment of disease burden (localizations, itch severity, sleep alterations, impact on quality of life, disease history, comorbidities) is crucial to identify the most appropriate treatment. In many cases, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in the elderly population can be successfully and safely treated with biological agents inhibiting the interleukin-4/-13 pathway, whereas the use of Janus kinase inhibitors may pose concerns about the safety profile.
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| spelling | doaj.art-c414007e39f64b32a96068dfbf76d3a32023-12-14T09:36:25ZengMedical Journals SwedenActa Dermato-Venereologica0001-55551651-20572023-12-0110310.2340/actadv.v103.13363Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly PopulationMartina Maurelli0Andrea ChiricozziKetty PerisPaolo Gisondi1Giampiero Girolomoni2Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, ItalySection of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, ItalySection of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, ItalyAtopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease with a chronic and relapsing course. Although considered a childhood disease, it is now evident that atopic dermatitis is also common in adulthood and in the elderly population. Atopic dermatitis typically manifests with bilateral and symmetrical eczematous lesions on the face, trunk and skin folds. Itch is invariably present and may be very severe, markedly affecting daily life and sleep. In older adults, atopic dermatitis may have a high level of impact on quality of life, frequently burdening an already complex comorbid situation. The full assessment of disease burden (localizations, itch severity, sleep alterations, impact on quality of life, disease history, comorbidities) is crucial to identify the most appropriate treatment. In many cases, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in the elderly population can be successfully and safely treated with biological agents inhibiting the interleukin-4/-13 pathway, whereas the use of Janus kinase inhibitors may pose concerns about the safety profile. https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/13363atopic dermatitis in elderlyatopic dermatitiselderlyolder patientstreatment |
| spellingShingle | Martina Maurelli Andrea Chiricozzi Ketty Peris Paolo Gisondi Giampiero Girolomoni Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population Acta Dermato-Venereologica atopic dermatitis in elderly atopic dermatitis elderly older patients treatment |
| title | Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population |
| title_full | Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population |
| title_fullStr | Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population |
| title_short | Atopic Dermatitis in the Elderly Population |
| title_sort | atopic dermatitis in the elderly population |
| topic | atopic dermatitis in elderly atopic dermatitis elderly older patients treatment |
| url | https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/13363 |
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