PMID: 9526320Apr 4, 1998Paper

Atopic dermatitis in childhood

Dermatology Nursing
T A Laude

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is one of the major challenging skin disorders in infants and children. Many flare factors come into play. Treatment is complicated. A simplified approach and overview to the problem is presented here. A parent education handout used in our clinic and reprinted here may be reproduced for patient education purposes.

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