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RFP Journal of Dermatology

Volume  4, Issue 2, July-December 2019, Pages 79-86
 

Review Article

Update of Treatment Options in Atopic Dermatitis: A Narrative Review

Jay Modha1, Neela Patel2, Jigna Barot3

13rd Year Resident, 2Profesor and Head, 3Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, AMC MET Medical College, Sheth L.G. Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008, India.

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Abstract

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.

Key words: Atopic dermatitis; Treatment; Pruritus.


Corresponding Author : Jay Modha