[On atopic dermatitis]

Abstract

Basing on the WHO recommendations and on the statistical classification of diseases in the USSR (Section 691) on the use of the 'atopic dermatitis' term, the author thinks it desirable that age-associated features of the disease and clinical symptoms be taken into consideration and that the diagnosis be worded as 'atopic dermatitis' at the stage of childhood eczema or diffuse or local neurodermatitis; atopic neurodermatitis should also be considered as a rightful term.