Michael R. Nazareth, MD, PhD, FAAD

Panelists discuss how they assess atopic dermatitis across all age groups by evaluating clinical history, symptom severity, and physical examination. They consider factors like age-specific presentations, comorbid conditions, and response to treatment for individualized management.

Panelists discuss how adult atopic dermatitis diagnosis relies on clinical presentation of chronic, pruritic, and eczematous lesions with characteristic distribution patterns. Unlike children, adults show more lichenified plaques and predominant hand/foot involvement. Key diagnostic criteria include personal/family history of atopy and chronic/relapsing course. No definitive test exists.