Atopic eczema: A modern epidemic

Abstract

Atopic eczema is now one of the commonest chronic conditions in children Prevalence in many countries has trebled in the past 50 years - a modern epidemic Environmental and social factors are thought to be responsible Atopic eczema has a negative impact on quality of life for both patient and family The financial burden of atopic eczema is significant New and better treatments depend on progress in understanding the dysfunctional immunology of atopic eczema.