Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics.
| Healthy subject (n = 7) | AD patients (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 5 (71.4) | 6 (60%) |
| Female | 2 (28.6) | 4 (40%) |
| Age (yrs) | 41.1 ± 17.5 | 29.8 ± 11.1 |
| EASI score | N. A | 15.3 ± 11.7 |
| IgE (IU/mL) | N. A | 3335.2 ± 1779.2 |
| Mite-specific IgE | N. A | 10 (100%) |
| Topical steroid treatment | 0 (0%) | 10 (100%) |
| Systemic steroid treatment | 0 (0%) | 6 (60%) |
| Asthma | 0 (0%) | 5 (50%) |
| Rhinitis | 2 (28.6) | 6 (60%) |
| HBsAg | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Anti-HCV | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Autoimmune disease | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (14.2%) | 0 (0%) |
| Hypertension | 1 (14.2%) | 0 (0%) |
Values are expressed as the number (percentage) or mean ± standard deviation.