Pearls:
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First line management of atopic dermatitis includes good skin hygiene and topical moisturizers; topical corticosteroids are often needed to control flares as well as help with relapses.
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Topical calcineurin inhibitors are used as second line treatment in children older than 2 years of age.
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Topical corticosteroids come in varying potencies and formulations and should be tailored to the specific clinical situation.
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Atopic Dermatitis (AD). AD is one of the most common skin findings in the pediatric population. AD can present in early infancy and with varying clinical presentation.