Open AccessPaediatric atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) in South Africa: A practical algorithm for the management of mild-to-moderate disease in daily clinical practice
Author(s) -
Susanna M H Kannenberg,
S. Karabus,
Willie Visser,
Jamilabibi Aboobaker,
M. Kriel,
Michael Levin,
Basil Magigaba,
Ahmed I. Manjra,
Rupesh Misra,
Pholile Mpofu,
Azwitamisi Tshigabe,
Thomas A. Luger
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
south african family practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2078-6204
pISSN - 2078-6190
DOI - 10.4102/safp.v62i1.5190
Subject(s) - medicine , atopic dermatitis , disease , dermatology , calcineurin , pediatrics , quality of life (healthcare) , pimecrolimus , disease management , nursing , parkinson's disease , transplantation
Atopic eczema (AE) is a chronic, highly pruritic, inflammatory skin condition with increasing prevalence worldwide. Atopic eczema mostly affects children, impairing quality of life with poor disease control leading to progression of other atopic disorders. As most patients in South Africa have no access to specialist healthcare, a practical approach is needed for the management of mild-to-moderate AE in paediatric patients for daily clinical practice.