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!