The role of air pollutants in atopic dermatitis

K Ahn - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2014 - Elsevier
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease and a growing health
concern, especially in children, because of its high prevalence and associated low quality of
life. Genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, or interactions between them contribute
to the pathophysiology of AD. Therefore, it is very important to identify and control risk factors
from the environment in susceptible subjects for successful treatment and prevention. Both
indoor and outdoor air pollution, which are of increasing concern with urbanization, are well …