title: Successful strategies in atopic dermatitis management.
abstract: Successful strategies for managing atopic dermatitis require an accurate diagnosis, identification and elimination of exacerbating factors including irritants and allergens, adequate hydration of the skin, control of pruritus and infections, and appropriate use of topical anti-inflammatory and other medications. Proper patient education increases the chances of successful therapy.
authors.affiliation: National Jewish Health, University of Colorado School of Nursing, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Noreen Heer
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Nicol
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boguniewicz
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003033:Coal Tar / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010789:Phototherapy; D015995:Prevalence; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D004643:Emollients; D007509:Irritants; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D003033:Coal Tar