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Paediatric atopic dermatitis in Perth general practice.

Graham A Thom1, Anne R Halbert

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|February 13, 2003
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General practitioners manage childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) with emollients and topical corticosteroids. Further education from dermatologists could enhance AD patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • General Practice
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Effective management by general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the caseload and management practices of GPs for childhood AD.
  • To identify areas for potential improvement in AD care provided by GPs.

Main Methods:

  • A self-administered postal questionnaire was completed by 97 GPs in Perth.
  • The questionnaire assessed GP's frequency of childhood AD consultations and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • GPs manage a median of 2 new and 3 follow-up childhood AD cases monthly, referring 10% to specialists.

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  • Emollients are widely recommended (77%), but specific application advice (e.g., post-bathing) is less common (21%).
  • Topical corticosteroids are frequently used (61%), with creams preferred over ointments; 23% report atrophy as a common side-effect.

    • Conclusions:

    • GPs demonstrate a generally good understanding of childhood AD management.
    • Targeted education from dermatologists could further optimize AD management and patient outcomes.