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Case Studies:
General approach to the treatment of atopic dermatitis
Mild dermatitis: Appropriate general measures
- Emollients
- Topical corticosteroids
- Topical calcineurin inhibitors as second line or where corticosteroids
- are contra-indicated
Moderate dermatitis: Appropriate general measures
- Emollients
- Potent topical corticosteroids for flares
- Topical calcineurin inhibitors as maintenance
- Sedating antihistamines
Severe dermatitis: Appropriate general measures
- Emollients
- Topical corticosteroids
Acute flares: Systemic corticosteroids (Short courses)
- Topical corticosteroids in hospital
- Sedating antihistamines
- Thereafter maintenance as for chronic disease
Chronic disease: UV-light
- Non-steroidal systemic drugs: Azathioprine, cyclosporine,
- methotrexate, mycophenylate
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