Dermatol. praxi. 2013;7(2):81-85

Atopic dermatitis - over-the-counter drugs

PharmDr.Jan Hašek
Lékárna U Matky Boží, Doksy

Local anti-inflammatory agents and emollients are used to treat atopic dermatitis. Emollients are the mainstay of treatment and they

are part of everyday skin care for atopic patients. It includes a wide range of over-the-counter medicinal products and therapeutic

cosmetics. Hydrocortisone is the only local corticosteroid sold over the counter. Also available are products containing ichthammol,

including the cosmetically more acceptable variants of white ichthammol. When atopic eczema is accompanied by type I allergy, some

antihistamines are available.

Key wors: over-the-counter drugs, atopic dermatitis, emollients, moisturizing substance, skin barrier.

Keywords: volně prodejné přípravky, atopická dermatitida, emoliencia, hydratující substance, kožní bariéra

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