title: [Treatment of atopic eczema in childhood].
abstract: Adjuvant basic therapy plays a central role in the therapeutic approach to atopic eczema in childhood. It involves the regular use of emollients and oil baths according to the clinical picture. Emollients containing urea may cause problems when used in younger children due to their stinging effect. Glucocorticosteroids still form the mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy and are superior to other topical drugs with anti-inflammatory effects. Antihistamines preferably of the sedative type can be used successfully during periods of exacerbation. Systemic use of antibiotics is essential in cases of impetiginized atopic eczema. In cases of bacterial-triggered eczema, the topical use of antibiotics in cases of limited or antiseptics in generalized disease may be helpful.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie am Biederstein, Technische Universität München.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abeck
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Werfel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Brockow
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ring
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001494:Baths; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004643:Emollients; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004643:Emollients; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists