Atopic Dermatitis
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Systemic corticosteroids not recommended for long-term treatment of eczema
The adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis are of particular concern due to the potential for growth retardation in...
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Very preterm birth is linked to reduced risk of eczema
A meta-analysis revealed that very preterm birth is associated with a significantly lower risk of eczema, compared with full term birth.
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Study: Atopic dermatitis subgroups identified in children
Determining subgroups of pediatric atopic dermatitis could result in a stratified treatment approach.
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Gene mutations tied to viral skin infection in pediatric AD patients
These findings may lead to identification of a new AD phenotype in children.
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Topical tapinarof heads for phase 3 in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
GENEVA – The aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist is first-in-class.
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Adverse effects low in long-term crisaborole eczema study
Large safety study included children, adolescents, and adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
50 years of pediatric dermatology
The evolution of treating skin disease in children has matured rapidly.
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Study aims to validate AAD criteria for diagnosing AD and create usable form
CHICAGO – A streamlined set of diagnostic criteria from the American Academy of Dermatology’s most recent consensus criteria for diagnosing atopic...
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Clues to drug adulteration may lie skin deep
Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion and realize that the first signs of adulterated drugs may appear on the skin.
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Standardization lacking in pediatric trials of atopic dermatitis
CHICAGO – Severity assessments may not hold up in pediatric AD studies.
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Therapeutic patient education is a new way to approach atopic dermatitis
There’s a new paradigm that addresses less than optimal outcomes resulting from poor adherence to treatment.