Acute and Chronic Urticaria: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2017 - Urticaria commonly presents with intensely pruritic wheals, sometimes with edema of the subcutaneous or interstitial tissue. It has a lifetime prevalence of about 20%. Although often self-limited and benign, it can cause significant discomfort, continue for months to years, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0601/p717.html
Topical Tacrolimus for Eczema - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2016 - For children and adults with moderate to severe eczema, topical tacrolimus is an effective, albeit costly, alternative to topical corticosteroids. Both tacrolimus strengths (0.03% and 0.1%) are superior to low-potency topical corticosteroids, whereas tacrolimus 0.1% has similar ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/p549.html
Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Guideline from the American Academy of Dermatology - ...
Dec 1, 2014 - Atopic dermatitis, a common and chronic skin condition, affects persons of all ages. Topical therapy is the mainstay of treatment, and in severe cases, it is often combined with systemic therapy. This guideline from the American Academy of Dermatology provides information about the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1201/p798.html
Atopic Dermatitis: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2012 - Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic pruritic skin condition affecting approximately 17.8 million persons in the United States. It can lead to significant morbidity. A simplified version of the U.K. Working Party’s Diagnostic Criteria can help make the diagnosis....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p35.html
Urticaria: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family Physician
May 1, 2011 - Urticaria involves intensely pruritic, raised wheals, with or without edema of the deeper cutis. It is usually a self-limited, benign reaction, but can be chronic. Rarely, it may represent serious systemic disease or a life-threatening allergic reaction. Urticaria has a lifetime ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0501/p1078.html
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists for the Treatment of Allergic Skin Disorders - FPIN's ...
Jul 1, 2008 - Evidence from small trials suggests that leukotriene receptor antagonists may have short-term effectiveness in reducing sleep disturbance and the observed intensity of atopic dermatitis in adults and children.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p112.html
Urticaria and Angioedema: A Practical Approach - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2004 - Urticaria (i.e., pruritic, raised wheals) and angioedema (i.e., deep mucocutaneous swelling) occur in up to 25 percent of the U.S. population. Vasoactive mediators released from mast cells and basophils produce the classic wheal and flare reaction. Diagnosis can be challenging, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1123.html
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