Aim: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, itchy inflammatory skin disease. This study aimed to examine the clinical features, investigate laboratory test results, and evaluate disease prognosis using allergy tests in patients with AD.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and laboratory data, including serum eosinophils, serum total IgE, other immunoglobulin (Ig) levels, skin prick test results, and patch test results.
Results: A total of 564 patients were diagnosed with AD, of whom 343 (60.8%) were boys. Skin prick tests were positive in 138 (35.1%) patients. Eosinophilia was more common in patients with food sensitivity within the first year of life (p
Key words: Atopic dermatitis, food allergy, skin test, patch test, immunglobulin E
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