What are the pharmacologic tx of atopic dermatitis?

Moisturizers (ointments best since less preservatives, no sting or burn) Topical corticosteroids (in acute flares, ointments preferred, face low potency, body and extremities medium potency, side effects include acne, atrophy, striae, telangiectasis) Cleaning (warm water, no perfume, bath oil, cut nails, emolient after bath, no lotions, cotton gloves at night) Immunomodulators (tacrolimus/ pimecrolimus, supress T lymphocytes interest in long term, children 2-17, reduces relapses) Antibacterial (tx co-existing infections systemic Abx (oral not topical) Antihistamines (never topical always oral, for itching and sleep, short term)