Treating atopic dermatitis where patients feel it most

Visible sites such as the head, neck and hands shape how patients judge their disease. We look at what that means in the clinic.

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases seen in practice. Many patients measure their disease by the lesions they and others can see, not by the total area involved.

Lesions on the face, neck and hands are often the hardest to live with. They are visible at work and in social settings, and on the hands they can affect everyday tasks.

Talking to patients about visible sites

Asking patients which areas bother them most can show what matters to them beyond a severity score. It can also help set shared goals for treatment.

Review the full prescribing information and local guidance before making treatment decisions.