Ann Dermatol.  2018 Oct;30(5):626-628. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.5.626.

Influence of Weight Loss on Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in a 20-Year-Old Female with Atopic Dermatitis

• Son JH
• Chung BY
• Jung MJ
• Choi YW
• Kim HO
• Park CW

• KMID: 2419761
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.5.626

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dermatitis, Atopic*
Female*
Humans
Weight Loss*
Young Adult*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 A 20-year-old female patient with atopic dermatitis presents diffuse erythematous maculopapular patches with crust and scales. (A) Face, (B) post aspect of thighs, (C) post aspect of lower legs, (D) abdomen, (E) back. After 12 weeks of treatment, skin lesions improved. (F) Face, (G) posterior aspect of lower leg, (H) abdomen, (I) back. We received the patient's consent form about publishing all photographic materials.

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