Approach to the Assessment and Management of Adult Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Consensus Document. Section IV: Treatment Options for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis

J Cutan Med Surg. 2018 Nov/Dec;22(1_suppl):21S-29S. doi: 10.1177/1203475418805721.

Abstract

The objectives of therapy for atopic dermatitis (AD) are to reduce skin inflammation and pruritus, restore skin barrier function, and improve quality of life (QoL). Treatments can be classified as moisturizing and basic care, topical therapy, phototherapy, and systemic therapy. In this review, we summarize the treatments for AD and recommendations for their use.

Keywords: atopic dermatitis; emerging therapy; systemic; topical; treatment options.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adult
  • Consensus
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / physiopathology
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / therapy
  • Emollients
  • Humans
  • Phototherapy
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Emollients