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Dermatology
Implementing the Eczema Society’s Practical Management Guide into Your Practice – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, and remitting inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, edema, xerosis, erosions/excoriations, oozing and crusting, and lichenification, with pruritus as the hallmark of the condition. This condition is very common and affects between 10% and 20% of children in developing countries. Although once thought of as only a pediatric […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP
EXPIRY DATE
2020-04-10
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, and remitting inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, edema, xerosis, erosions/excoriations, oozing and crusting, and lichenification, with pruritus as the hallmark of the condition. This condition is very common and affects between 10% and 20% of children in developing countries.
Although once thought of as only a pediatric condition, data now shows that up to 10.2% patients have symptoms that persist into adulthood. A 3.2% prevalence of eczema, asthma, and hay fever was identified, suggesting AD is not uncommon in adult patients. Patient-reported rates of adult AD between 2.1% and 4.9%, most commonly of mild-to-moderate severity. A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that there is no significant difference in AD prevalence before and after childhood.
Faculty
Kirk Barber (MD, FRCPC)
Moe Abdallah (BSc., BSc. Pharm., R.Ph.)
Tom Smiley (BScPhm, PharmD, CTE)