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AND THE ANSWERS ARE . . .

  1. AD occurs in about 2% of all children in the USA
    False
  2. Sensitization to food and/or inhalant allergens is present in about 75% of children with AD
    True
  3. Histologic studies of clinically unaffected skin in AD patients show no abnormalities
    False
  4. Staphylococci are present in AD skin lesions but do not appear to play a pathogenic role
    False
  5. Topical application of calcineurin inhibitors can allow reduction in the use of topical corticosteroids in AD
    True


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