[Prevalence of food allergens in patients with atopic dermatitis referring to the asthma and allergy clinic in Tehran in 2014]

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease the skin. Food allergy is one of the main factors affecting the onset and severity of the disease. Recognition of the pattern of sensitivity to food allergens in the community can play an important role in the public awareness and prevention of recurrence of atopic dermatitis. The aim of this study was to recognize the prevalence of common food allergens in the patients with atopic dermatitis by means of skin prick test in Tehran during 2014