#52 - Medications for treating atopic dermatitis in all skin colors

<p>You have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis or you are experiencing an eczema flare, now what can you do to treat it? </p> <p>In the fourth part of the series on atopic dermatitis in skin of color, Dr. G and Kortney discuss all medications available to treat AD, from topicals (creams) to oral medication and injections. </p> <p>They also discuss how other strategies to treat AD that is more budget-conscious if your insurance does not cover certain medications. </p> What we cover in this atopic dermatitis in skin of color episode: <p>- Topical steroids: what are they, how to use them and their side effects</p> <p>- Topical steroid withdrawal</p> <p>- Other topicals that do not contain steroids</p> <p>- Oral medication that may be prescribed for atopic dermatitis: oral steroids, antibiotics and antihistamines</p> <p>- Biologics: what are they and their side effects</p> <p>- Wet wrapping</p> <p>- Phototherapy</p> <p>From Shiv</p> <p>- How to wet wrap and why she likes this form of treatment</p> Helpful atopic dermatitis in skin of color resources: <p>Non-Steroidal Topicals</p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Calcineurin inhibitors - tacrolimus ointment (Protopic) and pimecrolimus cream (Elidel)</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor - crisaborole (Eucrisa)</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">JAK inhibitors. </li> </ol><p>Bleach bath recipe from the <a href='https://www.aaaai.org/Tools-for-the-Public/Conditions-Library/Allergies/Bleach-Bath-Recipe-for-Skin-Conditions'>American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI</a>)</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Add ¼ - ½ cup of common 5% household bleach to a bathtub full of water (40 gallons). </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Soak your torso or just the affected part of your skin for about 10 minutes</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Limit diluted bleach baths to no more than twice a week. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>More information about AD in skin of color: https://eczemainskinofcolor.org/eczema-diagnosis-skin-of-color/</p>