Atopic Dermatitis

Med Clin North Am. 2024 Jul;108(4):641-653. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.012.

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic relapsing, and remitting inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by erythematous, scaly, and pruritic lesions often located over the flexural surfaces. Treatment goals of AD include the reduction of itching and burning, as well as the reduction of skin changes. Treatment of AD includes emollients and skin care, topical therapies including topical corticosteroids and steroid-sparing therapies, systemic therapies, and phototherapy.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Emollients and skin care; Phototherapy; Systemic therapy; Topical therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / therapy
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Emollients / administration & dosage
  • Emollients / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Phototherapy / methods
  • Skin Care / methods

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Emollients