Therapies to improve the cosmetic symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic pruritic inflammatory skin disease. The cosmetic symptoms of AD can have a serious impact on a patient's quality of life. Although there currently is no cure for AD, treatment is aimed at relieving its symptoms and preventing acute exacerbations as well as improving cosmetic appearance to enhance quality of life. The standard of care focuses on avoiding skin irritants and triggers along with the use of moisturizers; topical corticosteroids (TCs); topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs); and other treatments such as wet wraps, light therapy, and systemic immunomodulation therapies.