Publications by authors named "Ana Dorfman"
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed the epidemiology and economic impact of atopic dermatitis (AD) in Israel using a healthcare database from 2008 to 2017, finding an AD incidence of 7.0 per 1,000 person-years and a prevalence of 4.4% overall.
- - Results showed that AD severity was categorized as mild (57.7%), moderate (36.2%), and severe (6.1%), with a notable portion of patients visiting dermatologists and allergists, and hospitalization rates also reported.
- - The findings indicate that individuals with AD incur significantly higher healthcare costs—an increase of 36% for overall costs and 52% for moderate-to-severe cases—compared to controls
Background: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are susceptible to infectious and inflammatory cutaneous comorbidities.
Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence of cutaneous comorbidities associated with AD, including their relationship with AD severity.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was performed using the Israeli Maccabi Healthcare Services database.