Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(4):437-439
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| • Treatment of atopic dermatitis with a midpotency topical corticosteroid once daily or a topical calcineurin inhibitor two to three times per week is safer and more effective for maintenance of remission than episodic treatment of flare-ups. |
| • Dilute bleach baths are beneficial for moderate to severe cases of atopic dermatitis. |
| • Systemic corticosteroids, elimination diets, and topical antimicrobial agents should be avoided in patients with atopic dermatitis. |
| From the AFP Editors |
KEY POINTS FOR PRACTICE
• Treatment of atopic dermatitis with a midpotency topical corticosteroid once daily or a topical calcineurin inhibitor two to three times per week is safer and more effective for maintenance of remission than episodic treatment of flare-ups.
• Dilute bleach baths are beneficial for moderate to severe cases of atopic dermatitis.
• Systemic corticosteroids, elimination diets, and topical antimicrobial agents should be avoided in patients with atopic dermatitis .
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