Topical steroids or emollients: does order matter?
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Topical steroids or emollients: does order matter?
Abstract
Topical corticosteroids, topical steroid-sparing agents, and emollients are all used to treat atopic dermatitis. However, there are no formal guidelines dictating the order and timing in which these topical modalities should be applied. Additionally, the order of application may change drug absorption, efficacy, and distribution. This is especially important for patients with atopic dermatitis. These patients have a dysfunctional skin barrier, which can lead to greater systemic absorption of drugs. Moreover, children already have an increased rate of systemic absorption due to a higher ratio of body surface area to body weight. Thus, the order of application of topical regimens is of the utmost importance in pediatric dermatology. This manuscript presents an updated review of the literature with a focus on guiding clinicians toward the best practices from the available resources.
Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Drug delivery; Emollient; Order of application; Pharmaceutical vehicle; Topical corticosteroids.
© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
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