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Pediatric Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis in Children, Part 2: Treatment Options
Kiken DA, Silverberg NB
Cutis. 2006;78:401-406.

Treatment options for children with atopic dermatitis (AD) include environmental modifications, corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, and some less frequently used alternative therapies. Treatment of AD is a multifaceted approach that requires avoidance of specific triggers and irritants, repair and maintenance of the stratum corneum, cessation of the itch-scratch cycle, and reduction of inflammation.


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