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Atopic dermatitis (overview)

Atopic dermatitis (overview) History Willan, 1808 Definition A multifactorial, chronically persistent or chronically recurrent, non-contagious, usually very itchy dermatitis of varying acuity, which belongs to the group of atopic diseases (Greek atopos = out of place) and is caused, maintained or...

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