Warming up to the idea of wet wraps.
Citation: Pediatric Dermatology. 34(6):737-738, 2017 Nov.PMID: 28940734Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Dermatology | Medicine/Internal MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Bandages | *Dermatitis, Atopic/th [Therapy] | Child | Emollients/ad [Administration & Dosage] | Glucocorticoids/ad [Administration & Dosage] | Humans | Treatment Adherence and ComplianceYear: 2017ISSN:- 0736-8046
- Cooper, Chelsea A:
- http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3121-5202
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent condition in the pediatric population that can have a significant effect on a child's quality of life. Management is multifactorial, involving topical pharmacotherapy, emollients, and a bathing regimen in conjunction with close supervision from the caregiver and physician. In the case of moderate to severe or refractory AD, wet wraps can be used. As part of our wet wrap regimen, we propose warming damp cotton pajamas in the dryer before application. This makes the wet wraps more comfortable for children, increasing adherence to the prescribed regimen. Copyright (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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