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Review
. 2023 Jun;50(2):191-203.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2022.12.004. Epub 2023 Mar 8.

Atopic Dermatitis

Karl T Clebak  1 , Leesha Helm  2 , Prabhdeep Uppal  3 , Christopher R Davis  2 , Matthew F Helm  4
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Review

Atopic Dermatitis

Karl T Clebak et al. Prim Care. 2023 Jun.

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.

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