J Am Acad Nurse Prac
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To provide the primary care provider (PCP) with a review of the clinical presentation, aggravating factors, and basic options for treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). ⋯ The PCP can manage AD in most patients by prescribing avoidance measures, good skin care, antihistamines, and conservative topical medications. Patients with more severe disease may require aggressive therapies such as phototherapy, balneo-phototherapy, or systemic agents.