Nonpharmacologic Strategies and Topical Agents for Treating Atopic Dermatitis: An Update
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Nonpharmacologic strategies and topical agents for treating atopic dermatitis: an update.
The signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis can be safely and effectively controlled in most patients; in many cases, the disease can be improved to the point that signs and symptoms are absent or minimal. In addition, flares can be effectively controlled and, in some cases, prevented. New topical medications, improved strategies for the use of topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin in...
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عنوان ژورنال: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1085-5629
DOI: 10.12788/j.sder.2017.011