Finger or foot atopic dermatitis, or lichenified areas on wrists or ankles

For atopic dermatitis affecting the fingers or feet, or lichenified areas on wrists or ankles (caused by atopic dermatitis), use:

1betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment topically, once daily until skin is clear betamethasone dipropionate betamethasone dipropionate betamethasone dipropionate

OR

1betamethasone valerate 0.1% ointment topically, once daily until skin is clear betamethasone valerate betamethasone valerate betamethasone valerate

OR

1mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment topically, once daily until skin is clear. mometasone furoate mometasone furoate mometasone furoate

If the atopic dermatitis is more severely lichenified or slow to respond to therapy, consider using modified dressings (eg wet dressings, soak and smear technique) in addition to the topical corticosteroid.

If the atopic dermatitis still does not respond, see Lack of response to treatment of dermatitis.