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Management of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis : The Role of Emollient Therapy
Joint Authors
Nebus, Judith
Mack Correa, M. Catherine
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disorder that afflicts a growing number of young children.
Genetic, immune, and environmental factors interact in a complex fashion to contribute to disease expression.
The compromised stratum corneum found in atopic dermatitis leads to skin barrier dysfunction, which results in aggravation of symptoms by aeroallergens, microbes, and other insults.
Infants—whose immune system and epidermal barrier are still developing—display a higher frequency of atopic dermatitis.
Management of patients with atopic dermatitis includes maintaining optimal skin care, avoiding allergic triggers, and routinely using emollients to maintain a hydrated stratum corneum and to improve barrier function.
Flares of atopic dermatitis are often managed with courses of topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors.
This paper discusses the role of emollients in the management of atopic dermatitis, with particular emphasis on infants and young children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mack Correa, M. Catherine& Nebus, Judith. 2012. Management of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis : The Role of Emollient Therapy. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502053
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mack Correa, M. Catherine& Nebus, Judith. Management of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis : The Role of Emollient Therapy. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502053
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mack Correa, M. Catherine& Nebus, Judith. Management of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis : The Role of Emollient Therapy. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502053
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502053