Symptom Finder - Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
DERMATITIS, ATOPIC
1. Triamcinolone 0.1% cream or ointment (Aristocort): Apply to affected areas.
2. Flurandrenolide cream or ointment 0.025% (Cordran): Apply tid to affected area
(Avoid use of high potency preparations on face.)
3. Do not use these corticosteroid preparations for more than 3 weeks at a time. Must use less potent creams for face.
4. For severe flare-ups prescribe prednisone 60 to 80 mg a day and taper once inflammation under control.
5. Refer to dermatologist in refractory cases.
6. Avoid alcoholic beverages, skin irritants, carbonated beverages, frequent baths, or use of soaps.
7. Elimination diets may be helpful (chocolate, etc.).
1. Triamcinolone 0.1% cream or ointment (Aristocort): Apply to affected areas.
2. Flurandrenolide cream or ointment 0.025% (Cordran): Apply tid to affected area
(Avoid use of high potency preparations on face.)
3. Do not use these corticosteroid preparations for more than 3 weeks at a time. Must use less potent creams for face.
4. For severe flare-ups prescribe prednisone 60 to 80 mg a day and taper once inflammation under control.
5. Refer to dermatologist in refractory cases.
6. Avoid alcoholic beverages, skin irritants, carbonated beverages, frequent baths, or use of soaps.
7. Elimination diets may be helpful (chocolate, etc.).