Atopic Dermatitis — Treatment Based on Severity — Clinical Pathway: All Settings

Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Pathway — All Settings

Treatment Based on AD Severity, 1-2 weeks

Topical Steroids Treatment Recommendations by Flare Severity, Skin Location and Child's Age

Severity Location

Age < 3 yrs

Ointment covered by most insurance payers

Age ≥ 3 yrs

Ointment covered by most insurance payers		 Potency
Class
Mild Face/Genitals 2.5% Hydrocortisone base 2.5% Hydrocortisone base Lowest
Class VII
Mild Body 2.5% Hydrocortisone base 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide Lower-Medium
Class VI
Moderate Face/Genitals 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide Lower-Medium
Class VI
Moderate Body 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% Triamcinolone acetonide Medium
Class V
Severe Face/Genitals 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025% Triamcinolone acetonide Lower-Medium
Class VI
Severe Body 0.1% Triamcinolone acetonide 0.05% Fluocinonide High
Class II