Atopic Dermatitis
Conference Coverage
In atopic dermatitis trial, abrocitinib offers faster itch relief than dupilumab
The primary endpoint for pruritus at 2 weeks was reached by nearly twice as many patients randomly assigned to abrocitinib.
Skin of Color
Skin of Color in Preclinical Medical Education: A Cross-Institutional Comparison and A Call to Action
The objective of this study was to determine if the preclinical dermatology curriculum at 3 US medical schools provided adequate representation of...
Hospital Consult
The Role of Inpatient Dermatology Consultations
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how dermatology affects the hospitalization of inpatients while highlighting the breadth of services...
Conference Coverage
Extension study finds dupilumab effective for up to 1 year in teens with AD
At 52 weeks, 37% of 52 patients with weights under 60 kg reached an Investigator Global Assessment of 0/1, a level that had been fairly steady...
Conference Coverage
Management of pediatric food allergies evolving
“Once you just get them on the right [regimen], they don’t need to be cutting the food out of their diet. It’s just making their life...
Roundtables
Integrating newer atopic dermatitis treatments into clinical practice
News
FDA approves topical ruxolitinib for atopic dermatitis, first JAK inhibitor for this indication in the U.S.
“Approval of topical ruxolitinib fills a major gap in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a safe, effective, and tolerable non-steroidal topical...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vetiver: More than a pleasant aroma?
An important ingredient in the contemporary perfume and cosmetics industries, vetiver, is the only grass cultivated throughout the world to retain...
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis subtype worsens into midlife, predicting poor health
“A more comprehensive understanding of disease activity across the life span is needed,” the investigators wrote.
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis doubles risk of mental health issues in children
In this study, unlike some previous studies, children were evaluated longitudinally, rather than in a single point in time.
Clinical Review
Autoeczematization: A Strange Id Reaction of the Skin
Autoeczematization, or id reaction, is a disseminated reaction of the skin occurring at a site distant to a primary cutaneous infection or...