Patterns of Clinical Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Survey of Three Physician Specialties in the Middle East.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex inflammatory disease of the skin that has a significant impact on the well-being of patients and their families. The prevalence of AD has increased in developing countries and regions, including the Middle East. Despite similarities in the presentation of the disease, there is a lack of consistent management and treatment guidelines for AD. The objective of this survey was to develop further insight into the management patterns of AD from dermatologists, pediatricians, and primary care/family medicine physicians in the Middle Eastern nations of Egypt, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

Methods

The survey was composed of 47 closed-ended, multiple-choice questions. These questions assessed physician and patient

SUBMITTER: Ammoury A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9984640 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature