Epidemiology and Characterization of Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations: A Systematic Review

Source : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-021-00516-w

Introduction As atopic dermatitis (AD) grows increasingly prevalent in Asian populations worldwide, understanding how environmental, genetic, and cultural factors uniquely influence AD in Asians is essential for informing disease management. Our objectives were to characterize the epidemiology of AD in East Asian populations with sensitivity to the changing demographics of AD in these populations and the effects of urbanization and immigration.