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Managing Atopic Dermatitis with an Emollient 'Plus'
- 2min
- Sep. 2024
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It is estimated that 15-20% of Canadians suffer from atopic dermatitis,1 with the burden being highest amongst women and children.2
Emollients are the mainstay for atopic dermatitis management,improving skin barrier function, reducing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL), and restoring the lipid barrier’s ability to attract, hold, and retain moisture.3 A European consensus advises using emollients plus for managing atopic dermatitis.4
What is an emollient plus?
Choosing an emollient plus?
Emollients plus offer additional benefits over standard emollients by addressing specific clinical aspects of atopic dermatitis.4
Impact of an emollient plus on corticosteroid consumption.
A randomized controlled study assessing the impact of a daily use of an emollient ‘plus’ on corticosteroid consumption in patients with atopic dermatitis over a period of 3 months.