Horrendous, Treatment-resistant Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Solved With a Change in Vehicle
Severe atopic dermatitis can have an enormous impact on a child and the child's caregivers. Topical corticosteroids can be highly effective, but not all patients respond. If atopic dermatitis does not improve with a topical corticosteroid, poor adherence should be strongly considered as the cau...
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Published in: | Journal of drugs in dermatology Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 114 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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United States
01-01-2016
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Summary: | Severe atopic dermatitis can have an enormous impact on a child and the child's caregivers. Topical corticosteroids can be highly effective, but not all patients respond. If atopic dermatitis does not improve with a topical corticosteroid, poor adherence should be strongly considered as the cause of treatment failure. We report a child with horrendous atopic dermatitis whose disease resolved rapidly in the hospital when therapy was changed to a product that was easier to apply. |
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ISSN: | 1545-9616 |