Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 20% of children and 3% of adults worldwide. There is wide variation in the prevalence of AD…
Adjunctive Management of Itch in Atopic Dermatitis
Itch, or pruritus, is a hallmark feature of atopic dermatitis (AD). The impact of AD-related pruritus can range from mildly distressing or distracting to completely disabling. Traditionally, management of itch…
Management of Atopic Hand Dermatitis
This article provides an overview of clinical aspects of hand eczema in patients with atopic dermatitis. Hand eczema can be a part of atopic dermatitis itself or a comorbidity, for…
Special Considerations for Therapy of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is the leading cause of pediatric dermatology visits in developed nations. Recurrent, itchy rashes in typical locations and a family/personal history of atopy helps to identify children with…
Long-Term Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Many patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) are managed by identifying and avoiding allergens and irritants, ensuring skin moisturization, and graded use of topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors….
The Role of Interleukins 4 and/or 13 in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) can be debilitating and often requires use of systemic immunosuppressant therapy to achieve adequate disease control. There are currently no US Food and Drug…
An Update on the Pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasingly recognized as a complex, inflammatory skin disease involving interplay of multiple elements. This article notes key advances in understanding of immune dysregulation, skin barrier dysfunction,…
Patient Burden of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is associated with significant patient burden, with impacts from symptoms and visible physical manifestations of the disease. Consequences include detrimental effects on quality of life (QoL), sleep, self-esteem,…
Adult-Onset Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis therapy can be a challenge in many cases. Persistence into adulthood often reflects the more severe cases and such patients have the added problems of hand eczema and…
The Long-Term Course of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing condition, meaning that the intensity of symptoms usually fluctuates over time. Changes in skin physiology may be evident from birth, suggesting that AD…
