title: A multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and treatment of atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis is a common, complex disease that frequently follows a chronic, relapsing course. The disease can impact the quality of life (QOL) of patients and families to a significant degree. Patients and caregivers may focus on unproven triggers at the expense of proper skin care. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to comprehensively evaluate triggers and response to treatment, address confounding factors including sleep disruption, and educate patients and caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Medical and Research Center and University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO 80206, USA. boguniewiczm@njc.org
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boguniewicz
authors.forename: Noreen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nicol
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kelsay
authors.forename: Donald Y M
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Leung
mesh_terms: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents