Authors : Pradnya Manwatkar, Anant D. Patil
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijced.2021.016
Volume : 7
Issue : 1
Year : 2021
Page No : 81-83
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. The condition may cause significant impairment of quality of life because of severe symptoms. Stress is known factors for the aggravation of symptoms. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments are important in its management. We report a case of atopic dermatitis successfully managed with additional psychotherapy and counselling after initial ineffective response to pharmacotherapy.
Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, Counselling, Pharmacotherapy, Psychological disturbances.