Pediatria pre prax 2/2007

SKIN CARE IN CONSTITUTIONAL DERMATITIS

The review article discusses the ways of treatment of constitutional dermatitis. Life style changes and evaluation of possible causes are underlined. In local therapy the application of emoliences, correct use of local corticosteroids and topical imunomodulators are essential. Because it is a chronic and recurrent disease, the treatment of constitutional dermatitis is not a simple and short term matter.

Keywords: constitutional dermatitis, life style changes, treatment options.