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First published on December 5, 2007, doi:10.1177/0009922807309421
Clinical Pediatrics 2008;47:332.
A more recent version of this article appeared on May 1, 2008
Diagnosis and Management of Common Dermatoses in Children: Atopic, Seborrheic, and Contact Dermatitis
Alan B. Fleischer Jr, MD*
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: afleisch{at}wfubmc.edu.
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Atopic, seborrheic, and contact dermatitis can significantly reduce the quality of life of patients and their families. Although differing in specific aspects of their epidemiology, etiology, and pathobiology, all 3 dermatoses are common in the pediatric population, and they share a common treatment approach. Although effective and widely used to manage exacerbations of pediatric dermatitis, the use of topical corticosteroid remains a concern for some physicians and parents because of its potential for systemic absorption and adverse events associated with prolonged use. Newer additions to the dermatitis treatment algorithm, such as the topical calcineurin inhibitors, may provide an effective steroid-sparing treatment option. Adjuvant treatments, such as antihistamines, antifungals, and antibiotics, also can provide benefit in appropriate circumstances. As there is no cure for dermatitis, a comprehensive, multipronged management strategy of preventive measures, such as trigger avoidance and periodic pharmacologic treatment, will provide patients and caregivers with the best opportunity to successfully control the disease.
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