Diagnosing and Defining Severity of Atopic Dermatitis

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Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis diagnosis in primary care relies on clinical features including pruritus, characteristic distribution, and chronic/relapsing course. Severity assessment involves examining extent, intensity, impact on quality of life, and response to previous treatments.

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  • Describe your approach to diagnosing atopic dermatitis in the primary care setting.
  • How do you assess severity of atopic dermatitis in your patients?
  • What aspects of atopic dermatitis do you manage yourself, and when do you refer patients to dermatology for management?

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