Atopic Dermatitis: Likelihood Ratios

Introduction: aka Eczema

The likelihood ratios of findings for Atopic Dermatitis are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Finding	+LR	-LR	Comments, Study
Hanifin and Rajka Criteria	6.6	0.1	3 major + 3 minor Study: Br J Dermatol. 2008 Apr;158(4):754-65. PMID: 18241277
Schultz-Larsen criteria	7	0.1	>= 50 points Study: Br J Dermatol. 2008 Apr;158(4):754-65. PMID: 18241277
UK Criteria	1.7	1	[sensitivity ranged from 10-100% in studies] Pruritus + 3 minor: 1. Onset below age 2* 2. History of flexural involvement 3. History of a generally dry skin 4. Personal history of other atopic disease** 5. visible flexural dermatitis as per photographic protocol not used in children under 4 years * in children aged under 4 years,history of atopic disease in a first degree relative may be included Study: Br J Dermatol. 2008 Apr;158(4):754-65. PMID: 18241277