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Eczema cost-effectiveness of therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

Overview

Overview

The economic impact of eczema causes a burden to patients suffering from this disease. A recent study showed that an average of $274 ($199 indirect cost, and $75 direct cost) is spent by each patient for eczema.

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

References

References

  1. Filanovsky MG, Pootongkam S, Tamburro JE, Smith MC, Ganocy SJ, Nedorost ST (2016). “The Financial and Emotional Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Children and Their Families”. J Pediatr. 169: 284–90.e5. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.077. PMID 26616249.

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