Pruritus in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis: a multidisciplinary approach - summary document from an Italian expert group.

ABSTRACT: Given the inadequate overall awareness of the main disease features and treatment modalities of pruritus in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, a multidisciplinary Italian expert group met with the major aim of increasing knowledge of the condition for improved diagnosis and better management among specialists involved in disease management. Herein, the overall features of the condition are reviewed, along with its etiopathogenesis and symptoms. Likewise, management options are summarized, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach, minimally composed of a management team that includes a pediatrician, dermatologist, psychologist, play assistant, and dedicated nurse. In addition to more traditional therapies such as emollients as highlighted by European guidelines, therape

SUBMITTER: El Hachem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6993480 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature