title: [Atopic eczema can be treated in a pre-emptive manner].
abstract: The inflammation and itching associated with atopic eczema can rob the patient and even the whole family of their night's sleep. Cutaneous symptoms can be quickly alleviated with a glucocorticoid cream. Calcineurin inhibitors are an alternative to glucocorticoids. Regular washing of the skin must not be forgotten. In the treatment of moderate and severe atopic eczema, the frequency of applications of the medicinal cream is decreased only after the itching has ceased. Maintenance therapy does not seem to have more adverse effects than the conventional reactive mode of treatment, and can in fact be recommended especially for adults affected with moderate and severe atopic eczema.
authors.forename: Erna
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Snellman
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004485:Eczema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009824:Ointments / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009824:Ointments