Open AccessAllergic diseases at an early age
Author(s) -
Ksenya S. Melnikova,
Elena D. Kuwshinowa,
Vera Reviákina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatriâ. consilium medicum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-6630
pISSN - 2658-6622
DOI - 10.26442/26586630.2021.2.200813
Subject(s) - medicine , atopic dermatitis , allergy , incidence (geometry) , immunoglobulin e , dermatology , immunology , allergen , food allergy , antibody , physics , optics
In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the incidence of allergic diseases (ADs), mainly in countries with a high level of development. Particularly noted is the increase in the prevalence of AZs in young children, among which cutaneous and gastrointestinal manifestations of allergy are the most common. These include atopic dermatitis (ATD), urticaria, gastrointestinal manifestations associated in most cases with food allergy, as well as contact allergic dermatitis, and insect allergy. The leading mechanism of development is immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reactions. There are three main factors that predispose to AZ: genetic, direct contact with an allergen, and external environmental factors. The article deals with the causes, manifestations, therapy and diagnosis of a number of allergic diseases: urticaria, allergic contact dermatitis, insect allergy and some methods of therapy.