Dr. Eliot Mostow, MD, MPH


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Dermatologic Surgery,
General Dermatology,
Pediatric Dermatology

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Akron Dermatology, Inc.
566 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44320 [MAP]
For an appointment , call (330) 535-7100 , email info@akronderm.com
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Patient Comments

February 04, 2020
Dr Mostow is very caring, smart and easy to talk with

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS?

  • Common skin disease affects 10-20% of children and 1-3% adults
  • Multiple names (“eczema,” “dermatitis,” “atopic eczema”)
  • History of asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, or sinusitis

SYMPTOMS

  • Itchy, dry, scaly skin that can blister, ooze and weep fluid
  • Secondary skin infections due to rubbing and scratching
  • Trouble sleeping

TREATMENT

MOISTURIZE

  • Reduces dryness and itching
  • Apply immediately after bathing or showering
  • Fragrance free, mild lotions/creams
  • Cetaphil, Cerave, Aveeno, Eucerin, Neutrogena

HYGIENE & HYDRATION

  • Luke warm water
  • Mild, fragrance free soaps
  • Limit to 5-10 minutes
  • BLEACH BATHS (1/4-1/2 cup regular strength bleach mixed in full tub water)

PRESCRIPTION TOPICALS

  • Steroid cream or ointment is treatment of choice
  • Non-steroid cream or ointment (Protopic, Elidel, Eucrisa)

OTHER

  • Diphenhydramine/hydroxyzine if sleep disturbed
  • Antibiotic therapy (secondary infection)
  • Dupilumab injectable (Dupixent) for severe/resistant AD

TIPS

  • AVOID laundry detergents with fragrance & dyes.
  • AVOID dryer sheets or fabric softeners.
  • AVOID scented body sprays, colognes or perfumes.
  • KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS!