Abstract:Hyperproliferation of keratinocytes leading to epidermal thickness contributes to the clinical features of atopic dermatitis. Corticosteroids are a first line treatment rapidly reducing symptoms. We examined the effect of prednisolone on histological outcomes in skin of patients with atopic dermatitis. METHODS: Sixteen patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of oral prednisolone on histopathological changes in skin. After a 16… Show more
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