Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema and onset typically begins in childhood and can last through adulthood. The cause of atopic dermatitis is a combination of genetic, immune and environmental factors. This extremely itchy condition hampers the quality of life and lacks a definite treatment regime as of yet. Current atopic dermatitis treatments attempt to reduce inflammation and itchiness to maintain the protective integrity of the skin.
Combinations of antibiotics, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids and topical immunomodulators are the current standard of care. While not approved by the FDA for treatment of atopic dermatitis, ultraviolet light has also been used to treat this disease. A significant addition was made to the list of medications treating atopic dermatitis (AD) when US FDA approved crisaborole (2%) for the treatment of the same on…
