Atopic dermatitis

Using topical corticosteroids safely and effectively

Using topical corticosteroids safely and effectively

By Dr. Eileen Murray on October 16, 2019

Topical corticosteroids are the most frequently used topical medications for treating skin diseases. They are cheap, extremely efficacious and almost completely free of side effects when used appropriately.

Barrier repair in atopic dermatitis

Barrier repair in atopic dermatitis

By Dr. Michelle Withers on April 1, 2013

It is well recognized that AD patients have very dry skin as part of their clinical picture. As such, a very important part of discussing the treatment of AD includes the importance of moisturizing the skin on a regular basis to try to ameliorate dryness.

"Bleach baths" and atopic dermatitis – help from under the kitchen sink

"Bleach baths" and atopic dermatitis – help from under the kitchen sink

By Dr. Joseph Lam on October 23, 2012

In 2009, Huang et al published a study looking at whether or not suppression of S aureus growth with bleach baths and intranasal mupirocin improves AD severity.

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