Practical issues of using emollients for the prevention of exacerbations of atopic dermatitis during the flowering season: expert resolution

Abstract

In February 2023, a meeting of the Council of Experts was held, attended by leading specialists in the fields of allergology, pediatrics and dermatology. The Working Group discussed the problem of sensitization to pollen allergens in patients with atopic dermatitis and exacerbation of the disease during the pollination season of plants, as well as the formation of epicutaneous sensitization through a damaged epidermal barrier. The experts comprehensively considered the criteria that a modern emollient used for the care of atopic dermatitis patients’ skin should meet, discussed the role of moisturizers in preventing seasonal exacerbations of atopic dermatitis based on previously conducted research, and developed unified recommendations on the principles of managing this type of patients. Suggestions were made for further informational and organizational measures aimed at expanding the knowledge of patients and medical specialists about the problem of epicutaneous sensitization to aeroallergens in atopic dermatitis patients, their role in the development of seasonal exacerbations of atopic dermatitis, and the possibility of their prevention using modern emollients.