Considerations for Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults

Author(s):

Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH,Zed Zha, MD, FAAFP

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.

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Discuss the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in adults, specifically what’s needed to make the diagnosis and the considerations in adults vs pediatric patients.