Once-daily topical steroid dosing effective for atopic eczema

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Patients should begin with once-daily dosing of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema, increasing to twice or 3 times per day only if symptoms are not well controlled. (LOE=1a–)

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Green C, Colquitt JL, Kirby J, Davidson P. Topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema: clinical and cost effectiveness of once-daily vs. more frequent use. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152:130–141.

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The Journal of Family Practice - 54(6)

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Green C, Colquitt JL, Kirby J, Davidson P. Topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema: clinical and cost effectiveness of once-daily vs. more frequent use. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152:130–141.

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Green C, Colquitt JL, Kirby J, Davidson P. Topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema: clinical and cost effectiveness of once-daily vs. more frequent use. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152:130–141.

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5406JFP_POEMs4.pdf

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5406JFP_POEMs4.pdf

Bottom Line

Patients should begin with once-daily dosing of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema, increasing to twice or 3 times per day only if symptoms are not well controlled. (LOE=1a–)

Bottom Line

Patients should begin with once-daily dosing of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema, increasing to twice or 3 times per day only if symptoms are not well controlled. (LOE=1a–)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 54(6)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 54(6)

Page Number

493-500

Page Number

493-500

Publications

The Journal of Family Practice

MDedge Family Medicine

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