The management of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) with systemic drugs

An updated systematic and integrated algorithm for the management of AD is provided to improve the treatment success rate.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review systemic treatment options for moderate to severe AD based on relevant systematic reviews and guidelines for the management of AD. The indication, efficacy and unwanted effects of each modality are discussed comprehensively.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The pathogenesis of AD.

2. The definition of moderate to severe AD.
3. The administration, efficacy and side effects of systemic corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biologics.
4. The administration, efficacy and side effects of antihistamines, phototherapy and allergen-specific immunotherapy.
5. The role of systemic antimicrobials, adjunctive treatments and small molecules inhibitors in the management of AD.
6. The important role of educational intervention and counselling in the management of AD.
7. An up-to-date evidence based consensus recommendations and a systemic treatment algorithm is provided for AD treatment based on previously reported concepts.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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