Managing sleep disturbances in children with atopic dermatitis |
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| Authors: | Devika Patel MD Melissa Levoska BS Tor Shwayder MD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Dermatology, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Dublin, CA, USA;2. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA;3. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA |
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| Abstract: | Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory disease that often disrupts sleep in severely affected children, but there are limited studies to guide clinical management of these sleep problems. Disease control is crucial in improving sleep, but additional sleep aids may sometimes be helpful in decreasing scratching during the night. This review discusses the benefits and limitations of potential therapeutic agents available to manage sleep disturbances in children with atopic dermatitis. |
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| Keywords: | atopic dermatitis sleep disturbances sleep management |
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