Different phenotypes and factors associated with atopic dermatitis in the young adult Singaporean Chinese population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic allergic disease typically accompanied by atopy and thus, a tendency to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma or food allergies. Currently, individuals with AD are classified into those presenting with AD alone and those presenting with AD along with other allergic diseases (AD+). It is important to identify the various endophenotypes of AD using anthropometric, environmental, socio-economic, and disease history data in order to improve disease management. To characterize the phenotypic differences among Singaporean Chinese individuals with AD alone and AD+, and identify the socioeconomic, lifestyle, and environmental factors associated with these different presentations.

Methods

Based on data collected via

SUBMITTER: Matta SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6439406 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature