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- Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis - American Academy of Pediatrics
Treating children with atopic dermatitis involves addressing 4 aspects of the disease simultaneously Treatment choices are considered in a stepwise manner and depend on the severity of the disease Refer to the Treatment Toolfor a summative view of treatment options The treatment of atopic dermatitis includes the following simultaneous measures:
- Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP
Atopic dermatitis affects up to 12% of children and 7 2% of adults, leading to high health care use 2 Atopic dermatitis typically starts in childhood, with 60% of patients developing atopic
- Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Management - Medscape
Rehydration The most fundamental and important step in combating atopic dermatitis (AD) is rehydration of the stratum corneum Adequate rehydration preserves the stratum corneum barrier, minimizing the direct effects of irritants and allergens on the skin and maximizing the effect of topically applied therapies, thus decreasing the need for topical steroids
- Atopic Dermatitis in Children - Stanford Medicine Childrens . . .
A child with allergies or family members with atopic dermatitis has a higher chance of having atopic dermatitis Itching, dryness, and redness are common symptoms The goals of treatment are to ease itching and inflammation of the skin, increase moisture, and prevent infection
- Current and Emerging Therapies in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent inflammatory skin condition that affects up to 20% of children worldwide [] Common clinical features include xerosis, pruritus, and pink, scaly patches and plaques that appear in an age-dependent distribution []
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