Moisturizers vs. Barrier Repair in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Current guidelines recommend the use of anti-inflammatory agents along with moisturizers for the management of atopic dermatitis (AD).1 This approach is prudent, since co-applications of moisturizers under nursing supervision reduce reliance upon topical steroids in AD management.2,3 Yet, some commonly employed moisturizers could harm the skin, if deployed in settings where the barrier already is compromised,3 as in AD. Here, we will compare the key differences between ubiquitous, over-the-counter moisturizers and preparations formulated specifically to correct the biochemical abnormalities in AD.

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