Oral Steroids-for more severe cases esp. Watch for signs of secondary infection. Lubricating oils and creams are helpful. Pruritis is the most distressing and prominent symptom. Lichenification is the clinical hallmark of atopic dermatitis.
Secondary infection is common.
First priority in treatment is stop the scratching. Same treatment as for contact dermatitis. Lesions vary in shape from round or oval to confluent. There may be involvement of the lips, toungue, or eyelids. Hives may last a few hours to a few weeks.