Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2014-08-01

Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 3. Management and treatment with phototherapy and systemic agents.

Robert Sidbury, Dawn M Davis, David E Cohen, Kelly M Cordoro, Timothy G Berger, James N Bergman, Sarah L Chamlin, Kevin D Cooper, Steven R Feldman, Jon M Hanifin, Alfons Krol, David J Margolis, Amy S Paller, Kathryn Schwarzenberger, Robert A Silverman, Eric L Simpson, Wynnis L Tom, Hywel C Williams, Craig A Elmets, Julie Block, Christopher G Harrod, Wendy Smith Begolka, Lawrence F Eichenfield

Index: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 71(2) , 327-49, (2014)

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Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory dermatosis that affects up to 25% of children and 2% to 3% of adults. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in atopic dermatitis management and care, providing recommendations based on the available evidence. In this third of 4 sections, treatment of atopic dermatitis with phototherapy and systemic immunomodulators, antimicrobials, and antihistamines is reviewed, including indications for use and the risk-benefit profile of each treatment option.Copyright © 2014 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.