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Table 2 Proportion positive history of FA and asymptomatic sensitization to food allergens in patients with AD (mild/moderate versus severe AD)

From: Food allergen sensitization pattern in adults in relation to severity of atopic dermatitis

Group analysis

Total n = 211 (%)

Mild/moderate AD n = 141 (%)

Severe AD n = 70 (%)

AD; no FA, no sensitization

54 (25.6)

41 (29.1)

13 (18.6)

AD; no FA, only sensitization

43 (20.4)

27 (19.1)

16 (22.9)

AD; FA supported by sensitization

114 (54.0)

73 (51.8)

41 (58.6)

  1. p–value = 0.26; Chi-square; mild/moderate versus severe AD.