GET THE APP

..

Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology

ISSN: 2471-9323

Open Access

Update of Treatment Options in Atopic Dermatitis A Narrative Review

Abstract

Neela Patel, Jay Modha, Avanita solanki, Jigna Barot and Bina Modi

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritus, inflammatory skin lesions.  It causes severe impairment of quality of life along with the impairment of physical well of the patient. The management of AD has been always challenging due to its chronic and recurrent course with periods of remission. As the medical science progresses many modalities of treatment have been introduced, beginning from bathing methodology, topical and systemic. This study tries to give a narrative review of the different management options, which clinical dermatologists can use for the management of atopic dermatitis. These options needs to be evaluated and matched according to the age, sex and severity of atopic dermatitis.

PDF

Share this article

arrow_upward arrow_upward