pearl - infected (crusted or pustules) atopic patients even non-infected patients may benefit as staph may act as a super-antigen improve with bleach baths (sig. 1/8 or 1/4 cup of bleach to a full bath tub of water)
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www.eczemacenter.org ("virtual curriculum" link has videos on how to do wet wraps etc...)
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acid mantle cream
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wet dressing = wet cotton PJ's over topical steroid for 30 to 60 minutes (keep room warm)