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Eczema action plans: do they improve objective disease outcomes?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Eczema action plans have emerged as a management tool for eczema. Recent studies investigated the efficacy of eczema action plans in improving quality of life and disease severity. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of eczema action plans in improving eczema. A search was conducted using the MEDLINE, Embase and Scopus databases for clinical trials evaluating eczema action plans in eczema management. Five studies (four randomized, one nonrandomized) showed no objective improvement in atopic dermatitis severity or quality of life with eczema action plans. Eczema action plans improved patient knowledge, confidence and satisfaction, but these did not translate to clinical outcomes, possibly due to complex regimens hindering adherence.

Source: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

DOI: 10.1093/ced/llag226

Authors: Priya Kadu, Chenan A Huang, Matthew Zirwas, Steven R Feldman

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University, Ohio University

Language: English

Topic: Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,354