Do you give anti viral therapy to your severe atopic dermatitis patients prophylaxis
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Betty Bellman, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (FL)April 30, 2021If they have had eczema herpeticum in the past, then I would consider it. However, routinely, I do not prescribe oral anti-virals in AD patients.
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Ellen GordonApril 28, 2021Not routinely unless there is comorbid condition affecting immunity such as lymphoma /leukemia, chemotherapy.
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Mitchell Bressack, RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERApril 25, 2021Only if they’ve had an outbreak of eczema herpeticum
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Anonymous UserApril 24, 2021Only if clinical signs are present. I am more likely to test and treat for intestinal worms, especially if the family owns a furry pet.
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Barbara HonigApril 23, 2021No. Only if clinical evidence of HSV