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Dismissing the fallacies of childhood eczema management: case scenarios and an overview of best practices

Authors: Kam Lun Hon MBBS, MD (CUHK), FAAP, FCCM, Kin Fon Leong MBBS, MRCPCH, Theresa Leung MBBS, FRCPCH, FHKAM(Paed), FHKCPaed, Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP(UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP

AD is often complicated and difficult to manage in many Asian cities and effective therapy is impeded by fallacies. In this article eleven anonymized case scenarios are described to illustrate issues associated with these fallacies. A literature review is performed and possible solutions to handle or dismiss these fallacies are discussed.

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Emollient treatment of atopic dermatitis: latest evidence and clinical considerations

Authors: Kam Lun Hon MBBS, MD, FAAP, FCCM, Jeng Sum Charmaine Kung BSc, Wing Gi Gigi Ng BSc, Ting Fan Leung MBChB, MD, MRCP, FRCPCH

This article reviews current classes of emollients in the market, their clinical evidence in atopic dermatitis and considerations for choice of an emollient.

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Atopic dermatitis: a review of topical nonsteroid therapy

Authors: Ariana Papier BA, Lindsay C Strowd MD

This review focuses on the safety and efficacy of topical calcineurin and PDE4 inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

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