Does atopic dermatitis cause food allergy? A systematic review
Background The association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy (FA) is not fully
understood, although a causal relationship has been suggested. This has important
implications for prevention and treatment. Objective We aimed to review the association
between AD and FA, the effect of FA on AD severity, chronicity, and age of onset, and the
temporal relationship between the two. Methods Medline and Embase were systematically
searched from inception to November 2014 for studies investigating both AD and FA …
understood, although a causal relationship has been suggested. This has important
implications for prevention and treatment. Objective We aimed to review the association
between AD and FA, the effect of FA on AD severity, chronicity, and age of onset, and the
temporal relationship between the two. Methods Medline and Embase were systematically
searched from inception to November 2014 for studies investigating both AD and FA …