it is also best known as differin
products containing adapalene:
deriva, adaferin
adapaleno, adapalenum
it is also known as:
| trade name | generic name |
| differin | adapalene cream 0.1%, 45gm |
| differin | adapalene gel 0.1%, 45gm |
| deriva aqueous gel 0.1% w/w | adapalene 0.1% gel |
itchy eczema
My three-year-old suffers from eczema. He has it behind his knees, inner elbows and occasionally on his face. Lately it seems to be spreading over his legs. He goes to a dermatologist, but I am concerned about constantly using creams that could thin his skin or have effects at a later stage. What's your suggestion?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is one of the most common skin disorders in infants and children, and often a source of frustration for affected children and their parents. This condition, characterized by a tendency toward dry skin and itching is typically chronic and recurrent. The cause is not known.
Eczema has been called "the itch that rashes" because of the tendency for scratching to cause more itching and more skin rash. Treatment is aimed at relieving both the dry skin and the itching. Steroid creams are the mainstay of treatment for the inflamed skin, and they are highly effective. The strength (or potency) of the steroid creams varies: a milder "outbreak" calls for a milder steroid, and a more severe outbreak may require a stronger one.
Potent topical steroids can cause skin atrophy (thinning) and should not be applied to the face or to the diaper area. They are used for short periods of time, only when necessary and only with physician supervision. Treatment of the itching with oral antihistamines such as hydroxyzine (Atarax) is equally important.
Once the skin has improved, the potent steroid should be tapered and replaced with a milder steroid cream or ointment. Few serious side effects are associated with the use of mild steroid creams and ointments.
No cure for eczema has been found. It sounds like your child is receiving appropriate treatment for what can be an annoying, chronic condition.
No cure for eczema has been found. It sounds like your child is receiving appropriate treatment for what can be an annoying, chronic condition.