Domáce ošetrovanie kože u atopikov –stále aktuálny problém – kazuistika // SOLEN

Dermatológia pre prax 1/2019

An important role of dermatological topical treatment of atopic dermatitis at home- still actual problem- case report

Many dermatoses also in childhood run a chronic course and in addition to appropriately prescribed topical treatment agents, skin care at home and cooperation with parents are essential. Hospitalization is used to manage an acute children´s skin conditions, and on the other hand, staying in hospital with the child educates parent about proper treatment methods. The authors present a case of a 3-month-old patient admitted to hospital with acute exacerbation of atopic dermatitis with marked improvement within 2 days of dermatological topical treatment during hospitalization. Presented case report alerts the importance of topical treatment at home with proper treatment methods.

Keywords: topical treatment, atopic dermatitis, exacerbation