Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Clinicians managing all severities of atopic dermatitis should, before issuing any new therapy,
1. ensure the correct diagnosis and identify complicating diagnoses,
2. provide education, for instance an information guide about the disease and an action plan,
3. address trigger avoidance,
4. ensure proper medication use/adherence, and
5. encourage application of a bland moisturizer titrated to symptomatic benefit (at least once, often multiple times, per day). (GPS, )

In patients with atopic dermatitis, the JTF panel suggests using a standard, bland (free of fragrance and other potential contact allergens) over-the-counter moisturizer over a prescription moisturizer medical device (e.g., Atopiclair, Eletone, Epiceram, MimyX, Neosalus, Zenieva, and PruMyx). (L, C)