Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema and endogenous eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin disease in childhood. This systemic disease is characterized by stigmatized lesions and intense itching, resulting in sleep loss and impaired quality of life. This Special Issue will focus on pathogenesis and clinical signs related to different age groups in childhood; in addition, it will provide updates on therapy and prevention measures. New insights have recently been acquired, particularly through barrier and immunological research, and have informed preventive measures. We welcome submissions covering the following topics:

1. Epidemiology in childhood atopic dermatitis;
2. Pathogenetic aspects;
3. Age-dependent clinical signs and differential diagnoses;
4. Therapeutic options;
5. Preventive measures.

We welcome submissions of original research studies on childhood atopic dermatitis or inflammatory skin disease for this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Regina Fölster-Holst
Guest Editor

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