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Comparison of bleach, acetic acid, and other topical anti‐infective treatments in pediatric atopic dermatitis: A retrospective cohort study on antibiotic exposure

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Skin infection is common in atopic dermatitis (AD), often necessitating treatment with systemic antibiotics. Topical adjunctive therapies such as dilute bleach baths are increasingly recommended, and topical dilute acetic acid… Click to show full abstract

Skin infection is common in atopic dermatitis (AD), often necessitating treatment with systemic antibiotics. Topical adjunctive therapies such as dilute bleach baths are increasingly recommended, and topical dilute acetic acid (AA) has not been widely studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether various topical anti‐infective bathing recommendations were associated with decreased systemic antibiotic exposure in pediatric AD, as well as evaluate topical anti‐infective recommendations over time within our institution.

Keywords: antibiotic exposure; anti infective; atopic dermatitis; acetic acid; topical anti

Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2019

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