title: Consensus guidelines for the management of atopic dermatitis: an Asia-Pacific perspective.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a relatively common disease in patients in the Asia-Pacific region. It presents a particular clinical challenge and requires careful clinical management. The chronic nature of AD characterized by flares, exacerbations and periods of quiescence requires a multipronged approach aimed at reducing itch, inflammation and the appearance of secondary lesions. In addition, varying levels of maintenance therapy may be required to avoid exacerbations. Survey data from the region indicate that there is significant variation across the Asia-Pacific with regard to current treatment practices. The management of AD may also be influenced by differing health-care systems, variable climate, access to medical care and cultural diversity. The current consensus guidelines have been developed to provide up-to-date and concise evidence- and experience-based recommendations directed towards general practitioners and general dermatologists in the Asia-Pacific region on the management of pediatric and adult AD.
authors.affiliation: The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. diana.rubel@wodendermatology.com.au
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rubel
authors.forename: Thiru
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Thirumoorthy
authors.forename: Retno W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Soebaryo
authors.forename: Steven C K
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Weng
authors.forename: Teresita M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Gabriel
authors.forename: Lillian L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Villafuerte
authors.forename: Chia-Yu
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Sandipan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dhar
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Parikh
authors.forename: Li-Chuen
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Kuen-Kong
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Lo
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D004643:Emollients; D006633:Histamine Antagonists