Atopic Dermatitis
From the Journals
Cephalosporins remain empiric therapy for skin infections in pediatric AD
“When a patient with AD walks into your office and looks like they have an infection of their eczema, your go-to antibiotic is going to be one...
Conference Coverage
Dupilumab found effective for adolescents with moderate to severe AD
AUSTIN, TEX. – The rates of skin infections also were higher in the placebo group, compared with the treatment...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 3-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of a localized, scaling inflamed lesion on the left leg
What dermatologic condition is a localized eczematous reaction, with induration, oozing, crusting, and/or scaling, usually affecting the...
Conference Coverage
Topical calcineurin inhibitors are an effective treatment option for pediatric periorificial dermatitis
Adverse events attributed to topical calcineurin inhibitors were rare and mild in severity.
From the Journals
Patients with AD should routinely be asked about conjunctivitis
New onset conjunctivitis always should be referred to an ophthalmologist, especially in more severe cases when patients do not respond to...
Conference Coverage
Neonatal ICU stay found ‘protective’ against risk for developing atopic dermatitis
AUSTIN – The early presence of Staphylococcus on the skin may confer protection.
Conference Coverage
Round 1: Biologics, JAK inhibitors training up for atopic dermatitis ‘boxing match’
MILAN – Safety, mode of action, and price are just a few variables that distinguish these molecules in the ring.
Conference Coverage
Patch testing in atopic dermatitis: when and how
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “Recent data are calling into question old dogmas and reshaping the way we think about this.”
From the Journals
Food allergy can be revealed in the epidermis of children with atopic dermatitis
The differences are found in nonlesional skin.
Letters from Maine
Sleeping poorly may mean itching more
Consider sleep hygiene in an itchy child.
Video
How to manage infected eczema in children
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.