Scalp atopic dermatitis
For atopic dermatitis of the scalp in an adult, use:
1betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% lotion topically, once daily until skin is clear1 betamethasone dipropionate betamethasone dipropionate betamethasone dipropionate
OR
1methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1% lotion topically, once daily until skin is clear methylprednisolone aceponate methylprednisolone aceponate methylprednisolone aceponate
OR
1mometasone furoate 0.1% lotion or hydrogel topically, once daily until skin is clear. mometasone furoate mometasone furoate mometasone furoate
Children often do not tolerate alcohol-based lotions (eg betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, mometasone furoate 0.1%) on the scalp because they can sting. To minimise stinging when treating atopic dermatitis of the scalp in children, use alcohol-free lotions (eg desonide 0.05%, methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1%).
For mild atopic dermatitis of the scalp in a child, use:
desonide 0.05% lotion topically, once or twice daily until skin is clear. desonide
For moderate atopic dermatitis of the scalp in a child, use:
methylprednisolone aceponate (child 4 months or older) 0.1% lotion topically, once daily until skin is clear. methylprednisolone aceponate
For severe atopic dermatitis of the scalp in a child, trial mometasone furoate, even though this formulation is alcohol based. Use:
mometasone furoate 0.1% hydrogel topically, once daily until skin is clear. mometasone furoate
If the atopic dermatitis does not respond to therapy, see Lack of response to treatment of dermatitis.