What Is the First-Line Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that requires structured, evidence-based management starting from the initial visit. The approach described here reflects first-line guidance for general presentations of this condition.
Treatment Approach
First-line management centres on consistent skin-barrier support using an over-the-counter moisturizer. Product selection, application technique, and how to titrate therapy to achieve symptomatic benefit are detailed in the full protocol.
References
DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.11.009
- 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 (eg, Atopiclair, Eletone, Epicream, MimyX, Neosalus, Zenieva, and PruMyx) (conditional recommendation, low-certainty evidence).
- encourage application of a bland moisturizer titrated to symptomatic benefit (at least once, often multiple times, per day)