Pediatria pre prax 6/2021

Severe form of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of multifactorial etiology, which frequently manifests with severe pruritus. In the Czech Republic, its prevalence is approximately 10% in preschool and school children and up to twice as much in infants. Atopic dermatitis can occur at any age and has an episodic course. The case report of a child with severe atopic dermatitis shows the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, adequate local and general pharmacotherapy and strict adherence to preventive measures. The etiopathogenesis of the disease, the possibilities of allergological diagnosis and treatment in pediatric patients are briefly discussed.

Keywords: atopic dermatitis, multifactorial etiology, diagnostics, treatment