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Systemic therapy of paediatric atopic dermatitis: An update
Author(s) -
Borchard Kate LA,
Orchard David
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2008.00451_1.x
Subject(s) - medicine , atopic dermatitis , dermatology , systemic therapy , systemic antibiotics , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , disease , cancer , breast cancer , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
SUMMARY Topical therapies are the mainstay in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, and are effective in the majority of patients with mild and localized disease. In patients with widespread or recalcitrant moderate to severe dermatitis, systemic therapies may be required. The frequently used systemic therapies are immunosuppressants, immune response modifiers, anti‐inflammatories, antihistamines, and antibiotics. In this article, the indications and scientific support for the use of these medications is reviewed.