Question 13 (part 2) · LEK · Atopic dermatitis

The major (basic) criteria in the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis are:

1) pruritis.
2) chronic and recurring course of the disease.
3) characteristic location and nature of skin lesions.
4) elevated serum IgE.
5) systemic blood eosinophilia.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. all of the above.
  2. B. 1,2,3,5.
  3. C. 1,2,3.
  4. D. 3,4,5.
  5. E. only 5.
Hint

Laboratory findings such as serum IgE and eosinophil count are not among the major diagnostic criteria.

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