title: Efficacy and safety considerations in topical treatments for atopic dermatitis.
abstract: As no cure exists for atopic dermatitis, the goals of treatment include reducing symptoms and prolonging periods between flares. Proper skin care can improve skin barrier function, reducing susceptibility to triggers of flares. Topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors may improve symptoms.
authors.affiliation: The Children's Hospital, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Noreen Heer
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Nicol
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; C117268:pimecrolimus; D016559:Tacrolimus