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Treatment

Management of atopic dermatitis includes treating the various aspects of this disease. Because atopic skin is often quite dry and irritated, emollients are a mainstay of treatment. Daily baths or showers, followed immediately by the application of moisturizers, helps to restore the protective skin barrier.

Crusted and oozing areas respond to wet, lukewarm water compresses or a weak aluminum acetate solution. Bath oils lubricate dry areas, but care should be taken with young child...Read the full article