Warming up to the idea of wet wraps. - 2017

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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*Bandages
*Dermatitis, Atopic/th [Therapy]
Child
Emollients/ad [Administration & Dosage]
Glucocorticoids/ad [Administration & Dosage]
Humans
Treatment Adherence and Compliance


MedStar Washington Hospital Center


Dermatology
Medicine/Internal Medicine


Journal Article