Bibliometric analysis of the 50 most cited publications in atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects up to 20% of children worldwide. We identified the top 50 cited AD articles in the last seven decades and examined their characteristics. The majority were discussing the pathogenesis of AD and have paved the way for discovering targeted immunomodulatory treatments. A lack of geographic diversity was noted, thus encouraging more countries to be involved in AD research can further progress the future of AD management.