Atopic Dermatitis
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AD update: New insight into pathogenesis, prevention, and treatments
LAS VEGAS – Filaggrin mutations appear to play a role in the development of AD, but not in a significant proportion of people with AD.
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Dupilumab positive in phase 3 study for treating adolescent atopic dermatitis
PARIS – The study was the first-ever phase 3 trial of a biologic in a pediatric atopic dermatitis population.
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Topical cyclosporine safely tamed atopic dermatitis in 4-week study
PARIS – Therapeutic benefits seen within first week.
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Poor gut health tied to increased systemic disease risk
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – The prevalence of dysbiosis is increasing worldwide, expert says.
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AD severity linked to S. aureus clonal complex types
Researchers noted more severe disease in patients who were colonized by multiple clonal complex types at follow-up.
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CUBE-C initiative aims to educate about atopic dermatitis
WASHINGTON – “The hope is that programs like these pop up all over the place.”
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Immunosuppression often triggers skin side effects
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Children experience a wide range of cutaneous manifestations of immunosuppression.
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Advise parents on validity of AD-associated conditions
Evidence fails to support connections with maternal diet, introduction of solids, or animal exposures.
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Early-onset atopic dermatitis linked to elevated risk for seasonal allergies and asthma
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – The relative risk for prevalent seasonal allergies was about 18% lower in the late-onset group, compared with those in the...
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Consider potty seats when you see contact dermatitis on toddler bottoms
The specific source of the allergen in the seats was not identified.
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Atopic dermatitis severity reduced by topical microbiome treatment
Microbiome-based therapies have the potential to reduce atopic dermatitis severity.