Adjunctive therapies Flashcards
1
Q
Are bleach baths effective
A
Limited data
May have utility in those with frequent skin infections
2
Q
Bleach baths frequency
A
1-2 per week
3
Q
Bleach bath formula
A
120 ml (1/2 cup) regular strength household bleach (6% Na hypochlorite) to full std bathtub warm water (150 L) OR 1 tsp per 5 litres water THEN Rinse with clean warm water
4
Q
AD common viral infections
A
eczema herpeticum
Eczema coxsackium (hand foot and mouth)
Molluscum contagiosum
5
Q
Does food allergy exacerbate AD?
A
Usually not
6
Q
When to avoid food?
A
When caused try allergy - urticaria of anaphylaxis
7
Q
Is routine allergy testing recommended for aD?
A
No - it leads to false positive results.
8
Q
Are food elimination diets recommended in AD?
A
No
