Hanifin J M
Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
Pediatr Clin North Am. 1991 Aug;38(4):763-89. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38153-6.
Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease triggered by a variety of irritative emotional and allergic factors. Education and simple prevention and maintenance measures such as proper moisturizing greatly reduce disease. Antibiotics and topical corticosteroids are therapeutic mainstays.