Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disease. The clinical features vary among different age and ethnic groups, but pruritus is a hallmark. The treatment of atopic dermatitis includes skin barrier restoration with daily application of moisturizers. Topical corticosteroids a...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 180; no. 4
Main Authors Gerner, Trine, Skov, Lone, Thyssen, Jacob Pontoppidan
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 22.01.2018
Subjects
Administration, Cutaneous
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use
Calcineurin Inhibitors - administration & dosage
Calcineurin Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Comorbidity
Dermatitis, Atopic - drug therapy
Dermatitis, Atopic - etiology
Dermatitis, Atopic - pathology
Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disease. The clinical features vary among different age and ethnic groups, but pruritus is a hallmark. The treatment of atopic dermatitis includes skin barrier restoration with daily application of moisturizers. Topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors are first-line treatment for acute flares. In severe cases, immunosuppressive drugs are indicated. Targeted biological drugs are being tested in clinical trials.
ISSN:1603-6824