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Measures to ease this chronic disorder include meticulous skin care, environmental control of offending allergens, and drug therapy. Because dry skin aggravates itching, frequent application of nonirritating topical lubricants is important, especially after bathing or showering. Minimizing exposure to allergens and irritants, such as wools and harsh detergents, also helps control symptoms.
Drug therapy involves corticosteroids and antipruritics. Active dermatitis responds well to topical corticosteroids, which should be applied immediately after bathing for optimal penetration. Oral antihistamines are commonly used to help control itching. A bedtime dose may reduce involuntary scratching during sleep. If secondary infection develops, antibiotics are necessary. A newer treatment is the use of topical immunomodulators; these agents are steroid-free and have demonstrated an 80% success rate in studies.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Effective treatment for atopic lesions consists of eliminating allergens and avoiding irritants, extreme temperature and humidity changes, and other precipitating factors; local and systemic measures relieve itching and inflammation. Antihistamines relieve itching and induce more restful sleep. Topical application of a corticosteroid ointment, especially after bathing, often alleviates inflammation. Between steroid doses, application of a moisturizing cream can help retain moisture. Systemic corticosteroid therapy should be used only during extreme exacerbations. Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus (an immunosuppressant known as a topical immunomodulator) are new agents used in patients older than age 2 who are intolerant of or unresponsive to conventional therapy. Weak tar preparations and ultraviolet B light therapy are used to increase the thickness of the stratum corneum. Antibiotics are appropriate if a bacterial agent has been cultured.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Effective treatment of atopic lesions consists of eliminating allergens and avoiding irritants (strong soaps, cleansers, and other chemicals), extreme temperature changes, and other precipitating factors. Local and systemic measures relieve itching and inflammation.
Clinical tip Prevention of excessive dryness of the skin is critical to successful therapy.
Topical application of a cortico-steroid ointment, especially after bathing, usually alleviates inflammation. Between steroid doses, application of a moisturizing cream can help retain moisture. Systemic corticosteroid therapy should be used only during extreme exacerbations.
Weak tar preparations and ultraviolet B light therapy are used to increase the thickness of the stratum corneum. Antibiotics are appropriate for crusted and weeping lesions.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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