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ReviewLa Tunisie medicale2025

The primary mechanisms underlying atopic dermatitis.

Sara Missaoui, Asmaa Gaadi, Khaoula Oussama, Zahra Adam, Ahmed Aziz Bousfiha, Fouzia Hali

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Review in La Tunisie medicale, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors.

Sara MissaouiLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Inflammation and Allergy, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Asmaa GaadiLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Inflammation and Allergy, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Khaoula OussamaLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Inflammation and Allergy, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Zahra AdamLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Inflammation and Allergy, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Ahmed Aziz BousfihaLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Inflammation and Allergy, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Fouzia HaliDermatology department, CHU Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Casablanca, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex skin disease frequently linked with other atopic symptoms such allergic rhinitis and asthma. The disease's history consists of persistent relapses with extreme pruritus, which lowers quality of life. AD has become a global health concern as its incidence has increased over the last few decades. It ranks as the third most common dermatologic disorder.

aimThere are several open questions about the mechanisms underlying atopic dermatitis (AD), This review aims to emphasize the recent advances in scientific research regarding the pathophysiologic mechanism of AD and the clinical application of these factors.

methodsA PubMed search was performed using the keywords "Atopic Dermatitis (AD)", "epidemiology", "clinical presentation", "diagnosis", "pathophysiology", "genetic defect", "impaired skin barrier", "immune dysregulation". The search strategy included meta-analyses, clinical trial, observational studies, and reviews.

resultsAtopic dermatitis affects over 2 million children worldwide, with a lifetime incidence of up to 20%. New data suggest that its incidence is still growing, particularly in low-income nations. AD is diagnosed clinically using the patient's medical history, particular clinical symptoms, and the elimination of other non-inflammatory skin conditions. The pathogenesis of AD is extremely complicated and involves several etiologies, including genetics, the microbiome, abnormalities in the skin barrier, along with dysfunctional innate and adaptive immune systems.

conclusionRecent research has improved our understanding of disease pathophysiology in atopic dermatitis. Current and future clinical trials are expected to continue clarifying this complex and heterogeneous skin disease, and to develop medications that promise more effective therapy, particularly for individuals with limited response to conventional treatments.

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Dermatitis, AtopicHumansIncidenceQuality of LifeSkinAtopic Dermatitis (AD)clinical presentationdiagnosisgeneticpathophysiologytreatment

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PMID39812196
PMCPMC11906244

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