Backgrounds: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of dermatitis (eczema) that occurs due to skin inflammation. This condition can be accompanied by red, dry, and cracked skin. Inflammation usually lasts a long time, even years. The epidemiology of AD worldwide ranges from 5?20% in children and 1?3% in adults. Morbidity varies greatly in each country due to the influence of the environment as a risk factor. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in developed countries has been reported to have decreased, while in developing countries, it is increasing. Aim: knowing the characteristics of AD at Siloam Hospital Bali in the period January 1, 2021 ? to December 31, 2021 Method: This study used a descriptive method with a retrospective cross-sectional approach. The sample used was 60 taken from the total population of DA January 1, 2021 ? to December 31, 2021 based on secondary data from medical records in the form of patient age, gender, location of skin disorders, history of atopy, and therapy and then processed by descriptive statistics. Results: From the results of this study, it is known that the age group is 12-18 years old 24 (40%), female sex 42 (70%), flexor location 20 (33.3%), with the most atopy history 35 (58.3%) and topical corticosteroid therapy 45 (75%). Conclusion: AD In Siloam hospital having characteristic data the most of aged 12-18 years and female sex. The location of most lesions is in the flexor area. The treatment given depends on the age, phase of the disease, and the most of topical corticosteroids choice to treatment.

characteristic

Atopic dermatitis

skin inflamation