Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 2. Management and treatment of atopic dermatitis with topical therapies

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Jul;71(1):116-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.03.023. Epub 2014 May 9.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage*
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / therapy*
  • Emollients / therapeutic use
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Histamine Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors
  • Emollients
  • Histamine Antagonists