J Schmitt, A Bauer, M Meurer
The prevalence of atopic eczema (AE) in adulthood is 1-3%. A positive family history, early disease onset, a severe disease course in childhood, and comorbidity of other disorders among the circle of atopic forms are predictors for persistence of AE into adulthood; furthermore, genetic risk factors are assumed. Initial manifestation of AE in adulthood is also possible. Stress/psychological burden have been classified as the most important triggering factor of AE. To date a causal therapy for AE is not available...
October 2008: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Für Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete