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Suggest Alternative Medication For Atopic Dermatitis
Question: is there different way to treat atopic dermatitis than apply steroid cream.
Brief Answer:
Calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus and pimecrolimus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Apart from emollients/ moisturisers, steroid sparing agents like calcineurin inhibitors e.g tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream are commonly used for atopic dermatitis with good effect.
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Calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus and pimecrolimus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Apart from emollients/ moisturisers, steroid sparing agents like calcineurin inhibitors e.g tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream are commonly used for atopic dermatitis with good effect.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is that a otc product or need the prescription?and how long do i have to used it if it works. and if there is natural remedy that we could use that proven to work, can you let me know.
Brief Answer:
Calcineurin inhibitors are prescription products
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Calcineurin inhibitors are prescription products. Usage depends on the clinical condition and response to treatment. They can be used ling term unlike steroid cream because they are steroid free. Natural remedies are not approved for treatment of atopic dermatitis
Regards
Calcineurin inhibitors are prescription products
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Calcineurin inhibitors are prescription products. Usage depends on the clinical condition and response to treatment. They can be used ling term unlike steroid cream because they are steroid free. Natural remedies are not approved for treatment of atopic dermatitis
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there a pill you could take to not flare up at night?
Brief Answer:
A sedating antihistamine at night and a non-sedating one during the day
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A sedating antihistamine e.g hydroxizine hydrochloride 10mg can be given once daily at night and a non-sedating antihistamine e.g cetrizine 5mg once during the day. These are prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of either a dermatologist or a pediatrician
Regards
A sedating antihistamine at night and a non-sedating one during the day
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A sedating antihistamine e.g hydroxizine hydrochloride 10mg can be given once daily at night and a non-sedating antihistamine e.g cetrizine 5mg once during the day. These are prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of either a dermatologist or a pediatrician
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
IS IT OKAY TO USE HUMIDIFIER FOR HER, SHE SEEMS HAVING VERY DRY NOSE BUT DOCTOR RECOMMENED DEHUMIDIFIER FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS SKIN CONDITION.
Brief Answer:
It is fine to use a humidifier
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. It is absolutely fine to use a humidifier. In fact it would help her with dry skin by rehydrating and reducing water loss from skin apart from helping her dry nose.
Regards
It is fine to use a humidifier
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. It is absolutely fine to use a humidifier. In fact it would help her with dry skin by rehydrating and reducing water loss from skin apart from helping her dry nose.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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