Epidemiology
- Incidence: 150.00 cases per 100,000 person-years
- Peak incidence: 1-5 years
- Sex ratio: 1:1
| <1 | 1-5 | 6+ | 16+ | 30+ | 40+ | 50+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
Clinical features
Symptoms
- Pruritus (95%)
- Flexural rash (90%)
- Dry skin (85%)
- Periocular rash (10%)
Diagnosis
UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Eczema
An itchy skin condition in the last 12 months
Plus three or more of
*not used in children under 4 years
**or dermatitis on the cheeks and/or extensor areas in children aged 18 months or under
***in children aged under 4 years, history of atopic disease in a first degree relative may be included
An itchy skin condition in the last 12 months
Plus three or more of
- Onset below age 2 years*
- History of flexural involvement**
- History of generally dry skin
- Personal history of other atopic disease***
- Visible flexural dermatitis
*not used in children under 4 years
**or dermatitis on the cheeks and/or extensor areas in children aged 18 months or under
***in children aged under 4 years, history of atopic disease in a first degree relative may be included