Dermatitis Therapy - Atopic
: These are essential for all patients, even during remission.
: Tacrolimus (ointment) and pimecrolimus (cream) are steroid-sparing alternatives particularly useful for sensitive areas like the face or skin folds. Newer Topicals : Crisaborole : A PDE-4 inhibitor for mild-to-moderate AD. ATOPIC DERMATITIS THERAPY
The foundation of AD therapy is repairing the skin barrier to reduce triggers and prevent flares. : These are essential for all patients, even
Narrowband UVB (311 nm) or UVA1 phototherapy serves as an adjuvant for moderate-to-severe disease that is refractory to topicals. It has antimicrobial effects and modulates the skin's immune response. ATOPIC DERMATITIS THERAPY
: A topical JAK inhibitor recently approved for short-term control. 3. Phototherapy