Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 2. Management and treatment of atopic dermatitis with topical therapies
Lawrence F Eichenfield, Wynnis L Tom, Timothy G Berger, Alfons Krol, Amy S Paller, Kathryn Schwarzenberger, James N Bergman, Sarah L Chamlin, David E Cohen, Kevin D Cooper, Kelly M Cordoro, Dawn M Davis, Steven R Feldman, Jon M Hanifin, David J Margolis, Robert A Silverman, Eric L Simpson, Hywel C Williams, Craig A Elmets, Julie Block, Christopher G Harrod, Wendy Smith Begolka, Robert Sidbury, Lawrence F Eichenfield, Wynnis L Tom, Timothy G Berger, Alfons Krol, Amy S Paller, Kathryn Schwarzenberger, James N Bergman, Sarah L Chamlin, David E Cohen, Kevin D Cooper, Kelly M Cordoro, Dawn M Davis, Steven R Feldman, Jon M Hanifin, David J Margolis, Robert A Silverman, Eric L Simpson, Hywel C Williams, Craig A Elmets, Julie Block, Christopher G Harrod, Wendy Smith Begolka, Robert Sidbury
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis is a common and chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin condition that can affect all age groups. This evidence-based guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in its management. In this second of 4 sections, treatment of atopic dermatitis with nonpharmacologic interventions and pharmacologic topical therapies are reviewed. Where possible, suggestions on dosing and monitoring are given based on available evidence.
Keywords: antihistamines; antimicrobials; atopic dermatitis; bathing; calcineurin inhibitors; corticosteroids; emollients; topicals; wet wraps.
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Source: PubMed