Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of Atopic and Contact Dermatitis

Eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) and contact dermatitis is one of the topics discussed as part of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. It is a disease state of high prevalence that requires in-depth understanding for proper treatment. These notes are a compilation of the pathophysiology as well as the non-drug and drug interventions in both atopic and contact dermatitis. All pharmacists, doctors and nurses working in the community setting will encounter patients who have some form of dermatitis; the proper treatments for both eczema and contact dermatitis are outlined in-detail in these notes and will definitely help enrich your knowledge in this disease area whether it be in preparation for the upcoming examinations, licensing exams or as part of continuing education. These notes are best studied along side the powerpoint presentation "Pharmacotherapy of Atopic Dermatitis".