A Comprehesive Review on Atopic Dermatitis with Homoeopathic Management
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Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory, intensely pruritic, relapsing skin disorder that affects a substantial number of children and adults and has a significant negative impact on affected patients and their caregivers/families. The first point of contact for many patients with new-onset atrophic dermatitis is usually with their primary care provider or pediatrician. Multiple comorbidities are associated with atopic dermatitis-like atopic asthma, allergic rhinitis time mental disorders. There is no permanent recovery of this condition. Innovative and targeted therapies like Topical anti-inflammatory therapy with topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors are being used as a conventional therapy to control the disease condition but sometimes it has been reported that patients are also benefited from Homoeopathic treatment. This article provides information and reviews on the basic principles of atrophic dermatitis pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management with homoeopathic approach.
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