• | Atopic dermatitis of the head and neck (HNAD) has been recognized as a separate entity. |
• | Malassezia furfur, a lipophilic yeast, is considered to be a pathogenic allergen in this form of atopic dermatitis. |
treatment:
• | itraconazole 100mg PO BID X 2months (then 100mg BID or QD for saturday/sunday only) |
• | or nizoral 200mg PO QD X 2 months (then 200QD for saturday/sunday only) (only check baseline LFT's) |
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