Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an itchy inflammatory skin condition which usually starts during childhood. Usually AD run in families. AD can be well controlled with proper skin care. Most of the children becomes symptoms free by their teens or adulthood.
Treatment Principles:
- Avoid the triggers that make AD worse.
- Moisturisers & the occasional use of topical steroids under the guidance of your dermatologist.
- Prescription based oral medication.
- It is important to keep up proper followup to keep down flares ups and infections.
General Measures:
- Identify specific trigger factors & avoid them.
- Keep fingernails short to prevent infections from scratching.
- Wear cotton clothes where possible and avoid woollen material.
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