7th June 2025

Management

General measures

• Regular bathing and exfoliating 

Medical Management

• Emollients and moisturizers
• Keratolytics e.g. salicylic acid, are proved to be superior to simple emollients as evidenced by a systemic review of randomized controlled studies. 
• The use of topical steroids/calcipotriene/ retinoids are not usually indicated. 
• Oral retinoids are used for severe cases
• Management of complications
  • Skin infection, allergies, overheating
  • Higher incidence of atopic conditions may require specific management