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AAD Issues Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines

Two companion guidelines provide 41 evidence-based recommendations on treatment and prevention, along with 29 statements on comorbidity associations in patients under 18

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    AAD published guidelines on pediatric atopic dermatitis.

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    27 treatment and 14 prevention recommendations.

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    Emphasis on moisturizers and topical calcineurin inhibitors.

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    Dupilumab recommended for ages 6 months and older.

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    JAK inhibitors for patients aged 12 and older.

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    Early-life interventions included for prevention.

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    Comorbidities associated with AD summarized without recommendations for management.

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    Ongoing research is needed for long-term safety and alternative treatments.

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AAD Issues Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 8, 2026

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