Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Overview and Allergic Sensitization of Atopic Dermatitis in a Lebanese Population: A Cross-sectional Study
  Author(s): Carla Irani*, Souheil Hallit, Marilyn Karam, Candie Jammal, Valerie Jammal, Elias Nasr and Pascale Salemeh
  
  Background: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition. Incidence of AD has increased 2- to 3-fold in the western world, impacting approximately 15% to 20% of children and 1% to 3% of adults worldwide. Local epidemiologic data is scarce and limited to children or adolescents. Objective: The study aims to determine the prevalence of eczema among Lebanese adolescents and identify demographic and clinical characteristics associated with eczema. Methods: This is retrospective study that includes patients of all ages who were diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in 2018 at a tertiary Allergy and Immunology center over the course of one year. Data were collected from medical records, including demographic characteristics, disease severity, treatment modalities, allergic comorbidities and sensitization profiles. Bivariate.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4281.2025.12.509

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