title: [Treatment of atopic eczema].
abstract: Atopic dermatitis affects 15 to 20% of the populations, the proportion being even larger in children. The diagnosis is a clinical one. Essential symptoms include itching and eczema on typical regions of the skin, as well as dry skin. The prognosis is good, but development of respiratory allergy is common. Instructed self-care constitutes the basis of therapy. The skin is inflamed and its care is essential. First line treatment comprises regular application of emollient cream and intermittent use of ointments containing corticosteroids.
authors.affiliation: HYKS:n iho- ja allergiasairaala, HUS.
authors.forename: Mikael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kuitunen
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004643:Emollients