Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting approximately 10% of US adults and children. The condition is the result of multiple factors including a hyperstimulated cutaneous immune system, a genetically determined compromised skin barrier, and exposure to triggering environm...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2016-04, Vol.315 (14), p.1510-1511
Main Authors: Stein, Sarah L, Cifu, Adam S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage
Calcineurin Inhibitors
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Atopic - therapy
Humans
Medical treatment
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk factors
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Summary:Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting approximately 10% of US adults and children. The condition is the result of multiple factors including a hyperstimulated cutaneous immune system, a genetically determined compromised skin barrier, and exposure to triggering environmental stimuli. Flares manifest as extreme pruritus of red, rough, flaky and often fissured regions of the skin that become chronically thickened, rough, and discolored. Atopic dermatitis can have a profound effect on the quality of life of patients and their families through effects on sleep, behavior, mood, and absences from school and work. The topical therapies discussed in this guideline are considered the first line of management. Here, Stein and Cifu detail the symptoms and management for atopic dermatitis.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2016.1459