Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Population

Eczema (synonyms: atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis) ICD-10 code: L20

Populations with other skin diseases other than eczema

Dyshidrotic eczema, seborrheic eczema, chronic actinic dermatitis, asteatotic eczema, allergic contact eczema, irritant contact eczema, varicose eczema, stasis eczema ICD-10 codes: L21 to L30

Study designs

Studies presenting primary data in the form of a Cost of illness, cost effectiveness, cost utility, cost benefit, cost consequences, cost analysis, utility analysis, contingent valuation

Studies without an explicit economic objective

Review articles, although the reference list for these will be checked for primary studies that should be included

Outcomes

Utility, QALYs, willingness to pay/accept

Publication type

Articles available in full text in English

Abstracts, letters, reviews