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. 2021 Aug 23;11(5):1693–1705. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00592-y
Why carry out this study?
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease with a heterogeneous presentation and trajectory and a broad therapeutic repertoire.
Owing to this heterogeneous scenario, it is unclear whether dermatologists who manage AD patients in the real-world setting share a consistent view of the patients' journey through AD.
Using a Delphi methodology, we investigated the perception of a group of dermatologists regarding the patients’ trajectory through the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of AD.
What was learned from the study?
There is low consensus among dermatologists regarding essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of AD.
Our findings encourage further research to explore the extent of these inconsistencies and identify gaps in management guidance.