PURPOSE: An external use composition containing adenosylcobalamin and a method for treating a patient with minor atopic dermatitis are provided to effectively treat atopic dermatitis without side effects. CONSTITUTION: An external use composition for treating a patient with minor atopic dermatitis at over 2 to 10 scores of EASI(Eczema Area and Severity Index) contains adenosylcobalamin(coenzyme B12) as an active ingredient. The external use composition is a gel type in which adenosylcobalamin is encapsulated in liposome. The external use composition is topically administered at least four weeks. [Reference numerals] (AA,CC,EE) Score change; (BB) Control drug(n=11); (DD) Control drug(n=34); (FF) 2 weeks; (GG) 4 weeks; (HH) 6 weeks; (II) 8 weeks본 발명은 아데노실코발라민을 유효성분으로 함유하는 외용제 조성물을 국소적으로 투여하여 경증 아토피 피부염 환자를 치료하는 방법을 제공한다. 본 발명의 조성물은 효과적이며 부작용 없이 경증 아토피 피부염 환자를 치료할 수 있다.