The treatment and management of atopic dermatitis in the pediatric emergency department: Highlighting physician practices and the desire for patient-centered resources.

Atopic dermatitis is a common, complex skin disorder with significant morbidity. The management of atopic dermatitis is multifactorial and often varies by physician experience and comfort level. We conducted a single-institution survey of pediatric emergency medicine physicians regarding their perceived confidence in managing atopic dermatitis, knowledge of treatment options, and interest in patient-centered clinical resources. The results of our survey suggest that many pediatric emergency physicians at our center are somewhat confident managing atopic dermatitis and that topical corticosteroids represent the mainstay of treatment of AD. Our survey identified common AD therapies used by emergency department physicians and highlights the desire for further patient-centered resources in the emergency care setting.