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AAD Issues First Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines
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The guidelines formalize a stepwise treatment approach ranging from emollients and topical steroids to systemic therapies.
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- American Academy of Dermatology issues first-ever pediatric atopic dermatitis guidelines, highlighting prevention strategies and effective treatments. News release. American Academy of Dermatology. April 7, 2026. Accessed April 10, 2026.
https://www.aad.org/news/aad-issues-first-pediatric-atopic-dermatitis-guidelines - Davis DMER, Alikhan A, Bercovitch L, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients. JAAD. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2026.02.113
- Gür Çetinkaya P, Şahiner ÜM. Childhood atopic dermatitis: current developments, treatment approaches, and future expectations. Turk J Med Sci. 2019;49(4):963-984. Published 2019 Aug 8. doi:10.3906/sag-1810-105
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