Atopic Dermatitis
Lifestyle modifications
NUTRITION
Vitamin D: Deficiency is associated with increased risk of atopic dermatitis, and supplementation (ca 1600 IU/d) may help reduce symptoms (3, 4)
STRESS
Stress management if stress is an exacerbating factor (1)
WEIGHT
Obesity is associated with increased risk of atopic dermatitis (2)
OTHER
Avoid triggers such as heat and low humidity (1)
References
1) https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-atopic-dermatitis-eczema
2) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jdv.14879
3) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-022-00677-0
Resources
EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION
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Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD
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Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE
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Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in plain font
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Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE
Figure: Evidence pyramid