title: Current clinical practice in atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis affects both children and adults, and often presents in early life as itchy, dry skin primarily located on the face, trunk and limbs. There is usually a history of family or personal atopic disease and an increased blood level of the allergic antibody immunoglobulin E. The mainstays of treatment are emollients and corticosteroid ointments and/or creams. Other therapies include immunomodulators and management of any associated infections. Caring for a patient with atopic dermatitis requires skilled assessment, effective education and the ability to involve and support patients and carers in the management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Katy Mara
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Odedra
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004643:Emollients
keywords: Atopic dermatitis; atopic eczema; concordance; corticosteroids; dermatology; eczema review; emollients; immunomodulators; skin care