Ulcerative Colitis

Incidence rates are thought to be similar in other industrialised countries.

The hallmark of the disease is pruritus (itchiness).

The disease ranges from an occasional irritating rash to persistent and widespread inflammation covering much of the patient's body.

Due to the inflammation, itching, and scratching, the skin of a person with atopic dermatitis is more likely to become infected with bacteria or viruses than someone with normal skin.

The illness most often presents in infancy and childhood.

Scientists estimate that 65 per cent of patients develop symptoms in the first year of life and 90 per cent develop symptoms by the age of five.

The latest estimates suggest about 50 per cent of patients will have symptoms recur in adulthood.

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