Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (6): 539-541.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200825

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How to evaluate the severity of atopic dermatitis?

Yao Xu   

  1. Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
  • Received:2020-08-17 Revised:2020-12-22 Online:2021-06-15 Published:2021-05-31
  • Contact: Yao Xu E-mail:dryao_xu@126.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Both Chinese and international guidelines for atopic dermatitis recommend step therapy based on the severity of the disease, so assessing the disease severity is of great significance for rational treatment. There are many methods to evaluate the severity of atopic dermatitis. This article introduces the commonly used evaluation methods and explores their value for clinical application.

Key words: Dermatitis, atopic, Severity, Assessment