title: Clinical management of atopic dermatitis: practical highlights and updates from the atopic dermatitis practice parameter 2012.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis is a challenging condition for clinicians and patients. Recent advances were documented in the Atopic Dermatitis Practice Parameter 2012, and we want to provide clinicians with key points from the Atopic Dermatitis Practice Parameter 2012. In this article, we highlight the evidence-based therapy of atopic dermatitis as well as provide practical tips for clinicians and families. An updated review of immunopathology provides a firm basis for patient education and therapy. We also review clinical diagnosis and ways to improve quality of life for patients with atopic dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill. Electronic address: p-lio@northwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Lio
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Program, Division of Immunology, Department of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Allergy Program, Division of Immunology, Department of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: LeBovidge
authors.affiliation: Allergy Program, Division of Immunology, Department of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: Karol G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Timmons
authors.affiliation: Allergy Program, Division of Immunology, Department of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D006633:Histamine Antagonists
keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Eczema; Guidelines; Moisturizers; Topical therapy; Treatment