title: Atopic dermatitis in children, part 2: treatment options.
abstract: Treatment options for children with atopic dermatitis (AD) include environmental modifications, corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, and some less frequently used alternative therapies. Treatment of AD is a multifaceted approach that requires avoidance of specific triggers and irritants, repair and maintenance of the stratum corneum, cessation of the itch-scratch cycle, and reduction of inflammation.
authors.affiliation: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York 10025, USA.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kiken
authors.forename: Nanette B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Silverberg
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors