Dermatologic diseases associated with atopic dermatitis in Koreans: Multicenter study

Hye In Lee, Tae Young Han, Seong Jun Seo, Do Won Kim, Myeung Nam Kim, Moon Bum Kim, Il Hwan Kim, Young Suck Ro, Young Lip Park, Young Min Park, Chun Wook Park, Phil Seung Seo, Hee Joon Yu, Moo Hyung Lee, Seung Churl Lee, Ai Young Lee, Yang Won Lee, Sang Hyun Cho, So Yun Cho, Jong Soo ChoiSeon Wook Hwang

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Abstract

Background: Dermatological diseases can occur with atopic dermatitis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze diseases associated with atopic dermatitis in Koreans. Methods: From November, 2007, to May, 2008, 948 patients with atopic dermatitis who visited the department of dermatology at 19 hospitals were evaluated for associated diseases. Results: Of 948 patients, 53.8% (510) had symptoms associated with other dermatological diseases. In order of frequency, diseases associated with atopic dermatitis included acne, hand/foot eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria, warts, and recurrent herpes simplex. The number of associated diseases did not change significantly with the severity of atopic dermatitis. However, the incidence of hand/foot eczema and eczema herpeticum correlated significantly with the severity of atopic dermatitis. Conclusion: There is a distinct pattern of diseases associated with atopic dermatitis in Koreans.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-197
Number of pages7
JournalKorean Journal of Dermatology
Volume48
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Mar
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Associated disease
  • Atopic dermatitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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