Sarkar Rashmi, Narang Isha
Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Clin Dermatol. 2018 Sep-Oct;36(5):585-594. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.05.009. Epub 2018 Jun 2.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory condition afflicting children and adults. In developing countries like India, the scenario is slightly different from its western counterparts, where the disease has been commonly described. Despite running a milder course, AD still has a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Environmental factors have a great influence on pathogenesis. While the diagnosis has remained clinical, variations in minor clinical features have been observed worldwide. Many indigenous and herbal agents are used for its treatment in India, in addition to conventional therapies. Treatment modalities in India emphasize less costly therapies and family education. This contribution reviews the epidemiologic issues and therapeutic differences in the Indian population with AD, highlighting important nuances in the care of the Indian patient.
特应性皮炎（AD）是一种困扰儿童和成人的慢性炎症性疾病。在印度等发展中国家，情况与西方有所不同，在西方，这种疾病已有普遍描述。尽管病程较轻，但AD对生活质量仍有重大负面影响。环境因素对发病机制有很大影响。虽然诊断仍以临床为主，但在全球范围内已观察到轻微临床特征的差异。除了传统疗法外，印度还使用许多本土草药制剂进行治疗。印度的治疗方式强调成本较低的疗法和家庭教育。本文献综述了印度AD患者的流行病学问题和治疗差异，突出了印度患者护理中的重要细微差别。
