Evidence map›Paper›PMID 38053665›Full record

ReviewAustralian prescriber2023

Treatments for atopic dermatitis.

Gayle Ross

Open access · diamondAbstract readReview
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Review in Australian prescriber, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
10citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  7. Lebrikizumab for atopic dermatitis.Australian prescriber · 2025
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  9. Comprehensive analysis of protective effects ofAnimal cells and systems · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gayle RossRoyal Melbourne Hospital, East Malvern Dermatology, Melbourne.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital · AU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis usually develops in childhood, but can occur in adults. Management involves drug and non-drug treatments to clear the skin. Not all patients with atopic dermatitis have allergies. Most patients have trigger factors that can be avoided. All patients should use soap substitutes and bath oils. Moisturisers are important for improving the condition of the skin. Topical corticosteroids are the main drug treatment. The choice of corticosteroid depends largely on the site of the atopic dermatitis. Topical calcineurin inhibitors can be considered for sensitive sites such as the face where potent topical corticosteroids are potentially harmful. Adjunctive treatments given during flares of dermatitis include bleach baths and wet dressings. Antihistamines may help to relieve itch. Phototherapy may be considered by a specialist for adults if there is inadequate response to treatment. Severe cases of atopic dermatitis may require systemic treatment. Immunosuppressants, such as ciclosporin, have been used and now dupilumab and upadacitinib are available for severe chronic atopic dermatitis.

Indexed as

atopic dermatitiscalcineurin inhibitorscorticosteroidsimmunosuppressionJanus kinase inhibitorsphototherapy

Identifiers

PMID38053665
PMCPMC10664093
OpenAlexW4381325789

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Registered trials

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