title: Understanding and treating atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory pruritic skin disease commonly associated with respiratory allergy. The keys to successful management of this disease continue to include accurate diagnosis, hydration of the skin, control of pruritus and infections, appropriate use of topical corticosteroids and emollients, and identification and elimination of exacerbating factors. Treatment can be complicated and educating the patient regarding disease and therapy is critical for success.
authors.affiliation: Atopic Dermatitis Program, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Nicol
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boguniewicz
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004643:Emollients; D013256:Steroids