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Adjunctive Management of Itch in Atopic Dermatitis
Sarah G Brooks1, Gil Yosipovitch1
1Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Miami Itch Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 5555 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can be difficult to treat due to a complex etiology and diverse clinical presentations. Itch is the most common symptom associated with AD with profound negative impact on quality of life. Thus, the adjunctive management of itch in patients with AD is needed to control and reduce disease burden. Supplemental treatment options are continuously emerging and undergoing testing in clinical trials. This article summarizes the latest data on topical and systemic adjunctive therapies for AD safety and efficacy in reducing itch.
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