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PATTERNS OF CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ATOPIC ECZEMA AMONG DERMATOLOGISTS AND OTHER SPECIALTIES

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Background: Eczema is a common chronic skin disease with varying severities. Dermatologists and other specialties share the management of this disease including general physicians, pediatricians, immunologists and others. Objectives: to explore the eczema management strategy differences between dermatologists and other specialties at Saudi Arabia. Methods: An anonymous online questionnaire was sent to dermatologists and other specialties. The questionnaire included questions about eczema management strategies and opinions. Results: All specialties advised the use of moisturizers and the avoidance of irritants. However, there were few differences among specialties. Immunologists were less likely to prescribe topical corticosteroids and more likely to check vitamin D. Immunologists and pediatricians are the highest in ordering IgE and specific IgE for food and aeroallergen tests in their practice. Conclusion: Eczema management in our area has few discrepancies between specialties of dermatology, immunology, pediatrics, medicine and family medicine.

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10.12816/0052817

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Eczema, dermatologists, topical corticosteroids, non-dermatologists

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Amal

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A Kokandi

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Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

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47

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3

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8448

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2018-07-01

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2018-07-01

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2018-07-01

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551

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560

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1110-0400

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Al-Azhar Medical Journal

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22 Jan 2023