Use of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis: International Eczema Council consensus statement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guidelines discourage the use of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis (AD), but their use remains widespread.

Objectives

To reach consensus among an international group of AD experts on the use of systemic corticosteroids for AD.

Methods

A survey consisting of statements accompanied by visual analogue scales ranging from 'strongly disagree' to 'neutral' to 'strongly agree' was distributed to the International Eczema Council (IEC). Consensus was reached in agreement on a statement if < 30% of respondents marked to the left of 'neutral' towards 'strongly disagree'.

Results

Sixty of 77 (78%) IEC members participated. Consensus was reached on 12 statements, including that systemic corticosteroids should generally be avoided but can be used rare

SUBMITTER: Drucker AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5901393 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature