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Eczema, including atopic dermatitis (AD), is the most common chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin in children, regularly associated with other allergic diseases and often cited as one of the earliest components of the “atopic march.” While food allergy (FA) is often implicated in the underlying etiology, AD caused by a food trigger is relatively rare, with age of onset being an important clinical factor. Still, FA is more common in patients with AD and so understanding the capacity of FA testing as well as limitations is paramount for both the practicing allergist and primary care clinician. In addition to contributing to the basic understanding of AD, this chapter seeks to specifically discuss FA as it is related to AD in children and adults along with practical considerations in clinical care.

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Capucilli, P., Brown-Whitehorn, T. (2020). Eczema. In: Gupta, R. (eds) Pediatric Food Allergy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33292-1_7

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