: The first-line therapy for flares. They range from low to ultra-high potency, with selection based on patient age and affected body site (e.g., low-potency for the face).
: Tacrolimus (ointment) and pimecrolimus (cream) are steroid-sparing alternatives particularly useful for sensitive areas like the face or skin folds. Newer Topicals : Crisaborole : A PDE-4 inhibitor for mild-to-moderate AD. ATOPIC DERMATITIS THERAPY
Atopic Dermatitis: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment - PMC : The first-line therapy for flares
Management of atopic dermatitis (AD) has evolved from simple symptom relief to a multi-tiered approach focused on barrier repair, inflammation control, and targeted systemic therapies. and targeted systemic therapies.
