Atopic Dermatitis
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Introduce allergens early, say French allergists
For all newborns, regardless of whether they have a history of atopic or nonatopic dermatitis, food diversification is now recommended from 4...
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Atopic dermatitis: Options abound, and more are coming
Do patients fit best in the topical or systemic bucket?
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Therapeutic patient education can help with adherence to treatment
Therapeutic patient education is recommended for children and adults with moderate to severe AD in the 2020 European Task Force on Atopic...
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FDA approves dupilumab for children with eczema aged 6 months to 5 years
The approval makes dupilumab the first biologic available in the United States to treat atopic dermatitis in this age group.
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Steroid phobia drives weaker prescribing, nonadherence for AD
The source of these fears can be information from friends, relatives, media, the Internet, as well as doctors.
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Probiotic LGG doesn’t lessen eczema, asthma, or rhinitis risk by age 7
Study shows no effect when Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was given in the first 6 months of life. Experts say benefit may lie in a...
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Managing overuse of food IgE panels: Multiple approaches needed
Beyond wasteful spending, excessive food IgE testing can lead patients to worry needlessly and to avoid foods they aren’t allergic to.
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Dupilumab under FDA review for atopic dermatitis in children aged 6 months to 5 years
The proposed indication is as add-on therapy for children with moderate to severe AD not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies...
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Expert shares workup pearls for children with severe atopic dermatitis
“There is no lower age limit on the use of topical corticosteroids, and low potency corticosteroids are inadequate to treat severe eczema,” Dr....
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New AAD guidelines eye comorbidities in adults with atopic dermatitis
The guidelines are the first in a four-part series on AD expected to be published over the next 1-2 years.
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Perception of atopic dermatitis severity often differs between patients, physicians
“The use of multiple assessment tools that measure different domains could potentially help better capture the broad manifestations of AD.”