Atopic dermatitis is an important problem in current pediatrics

The article summarizes the data on atopic dermatitis problem in pediatric practice, particular, issues of its diagnosis and treatment are considered. Atopic is most common skin disease children, which greatly reduces small patients quality life. It well known that this result complex interaction defects barrier function skin, immune dysregulation, environmental infectious agents. There no specific diagnostic tests for dermatitis. pathognomonic laboratory biomarker diagnosis. One earliest recognized criteria Hanifin Rajka 1980. performed presence three main additional criteria. Approaches to choice effective safe method childhood particularly relevant recent years. For children with dermatitis, a differentiated, integrated approach necessary. Successful requires multifaceted involves teaching patient care-takers, elimination diet event food allergy, optimal care, anti-inflammatory therapy topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors, infections. part daily proper care. use moisturizers enhances hydration skin. Emollients can reduce inflammation severity disease. In addition, their amount anti-infectious agents fight