Pathophysiology and Management of Mild to Moderate Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by relapsing pruritic and dry, scaly lesions. AD affects 10% to 20% of children in the United States and significantly affects the quality of life of patients and their families. Primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first point of contact for the management of AD symptoms. As many as 70% of patients with mild to moderate disease can be managed by a PCP, underscoring the need for these providers to understand basic AD pathophysiology and current standards of care.

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