Tar shampoos often are helpful for a red, itchy scalp. Some antibiotics, antifungal and antiviral medications are applied to the skin. Some are pills or liquids taken by mouth. Antihistamines Antihistamines taken by mouth can help reduce itching. They are also used to control allergy symptoms.
Some antihistamines cause drowsiness.
This can make you feel less itchy and help you sleep. New Treatments Studies at National Jewish focus both on understanding the disease process and looking at new treatments. Each person with AD deserves to learn what makes their symptoms worse , how to avoid them, and how to best treat them. This is different for each person. National Jewish is one of the leading institutions in the United States for treatment and research of atopic dermatitis.