Characterization of the AE patients.

aSCORAD [70]. bImmunoCAP™ (Phadia AB, Uppsala, Sweden), reference range 1.6–122 kU/L. cPhadiatop® (Phadia AB), serum IgE to any of 11 common aeroallergens. dSpecific serum IgE for M. sympodialis ATCC strain 42132, ImmunoCAP™ (m70, Phadia AB). eSPT = skin prick test evaluated after 15 min and graded as mean diameter (mm) of the wheal. A reaction of 3 mm or more was considered positive. fAPT = atopy patch test evaluated after 48 h, + = erythema, infiltration, few papules; ++ = erythema, infiltration, papules and small vesicles; +++ = erythema, infiltration, papules and large vesicles [22]. F = female, M = male.