Abstract
Background: In 2006, the Korean Atopic Dermatitis Association (KADA) working group released the diagnostic criteria for Korean atopic dermatitis (AD). Recently, more simplified, and practical AD diagnostic criteria have been proposed. Objective: Based on updated criteria and experience, we studied to develop and share a consensus on diagnostic criteria for AD in Koreans. Materials and Methods: For the diagnostic criteria, a questionnaire was constructed by searching the English-language literature in MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. A modified Delphi method composed of 3 rounds of email questionnaires was adopted for the consensus process. Fifty-four KADA council members participated in the 3 rounds of votes and expert consensus recommendations were established.
Results: Diagnostic criteria for AD include pruritus, eczema with age-specific pattern, and chronic or relapsing history. Diagnostic aids for AD encompass xerosis, immunoglobulin E reactivity, hand–foot eczema, periorbital changes, periauricular changes, perioral changes, nipple eczema, perifollicular accentuation, and personal or family history of atopy. Conclusion: This study streamlined and updated the diagnostic criteria for AD in Korea, making them more practicable for use in real-world clinical field.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-21 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Annals of Dermatology |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2025 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Diagnosis
- Guideline
- Korea