Clinical Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Practical Highlights and Updates from the Atopic Dermatitis Practice Parameter 2012

• Published in: The journal of allergy and clinical immunology in practice (Cambridge, MA) Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 361 - 369
• Main Authors: Lio, Peter A., MD, Lee, Margaret, MD, PhD, LeBovidge, Jennifer, PhD, Timmons, Karol G., RN, MS, CPNP, Schneider, Lynda, MD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-07-2014; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Administration, Topical; Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use; Allergies; Allergy and Immunology; Animals; Atopic dermatitis; Calcineurin Inhibitors - therapeutic use; Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Atopic - diagnosis; Dermatitis, Atopic - therapy; Desensitization, Immunologic - methods; Eczema; Evidence-Based Medicine; Food allergies; Guidelines; Histamine Antagonists - therapeutic use; Humans; Internal Medicine; Moisturizers; Patient Education as Topic; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Quality of Life; Topical therapy; Treatment; Moisturizers; FLG; Topical therapy; Treatment; AD; Atopic dermatitis practice parameter; Atopic dermatitis; Eczema; Filaggrin gene; ADPP; Guidelines
• ISSN: 2213-2198; 2213-2201
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2014.02.015

Atopic dermatitis is a challenging condition for clinicians and patients. Recent advances were documented in the Atopic Dermatitis Practice Parameter 2012, and we want to provide clinicians with key points from the Atopic Dermatitis Practice Parameter 2012. In this article, we highlight the evidence-based therapy of atopic dermatitis as well as provide practical tips for clinicians and families. An updated review of immunopathology provides a firm basis for patient education and therapy. We also review clinical diagnosis and ways to improve quality of life for patients with atopic dermatitis.