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Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
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The mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis is:
Educational programmes.
Moisturising creams.
Avoid allergens known to provoke an associated reaction.
If these measures are not enough, other recommendations include:
Topical corticosteroids.
Calcineurin inhibitors.
Topical antiseptics.
Phototherapy.
Potassium permanganate and/or oatmeal baths.
In the most severe cases, patients may need to take:
Systemic immunosuppressants. Oral corticosteroids, cyclosporine A, methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate.
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Substantiated information by:
Paula Ribó Gonzalez
Sara Gómez Armayones
Dermatologist
Dermatologist Department
Published: 15 May 2020
Updated: 15 May 2020
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