Atopic Dermatitis
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves two JAK-1 inhibitors for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
“It’s big news because a few years ago we didn’t have any systemic treatments that are safer than the classical immunosuppressants.”
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Sorting out sleep complaints in children with AD can be complex
“There’s a loss of about 50 minutes of sleep per night in children with AD,” Dr. Stephen H. Sheldon said.
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Longitudinal course of atopic dermatitis often overlooked, expert says
“Understanding the long-term course may improve our ability to phenotype, prognosticate, and personalize our care,” Dr. Raj Chovatiya said.
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AD burden may be greater for those with head, neck, face, and hand involvement
“These findings highlight the importance of detailed assessment of specific areas affected by AD to personalize treatment approaches to the needs...
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How does atopic dermatitis present in skin of color?
Morphological variants common in skin of color include the follicular variant or micropapular variant of AD.
From the Journals
Dust mite immunotherapy may help some with eczema
In a study, 74.2% and 58% of patients in HDM SLIT and placebo groups, respectively, showed at least a15-point decrease in SCORAD, but those...
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Expert shares top five atopic dermatitis–related questions he fields
Counseling about systemic therapy includes shared decision-making, Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield says.
From the Journals
Association of height, BMI, and AD in young children may be transient
"The potential for 'catch up' in height for children with atopic dermatitis observed in our study may be explained with resolution of atopic...
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Cannabinoids being studied for a variety of dermatologic conditions
Recent research shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in modulation of the CNS and in immune function, particularly skin homeostasis...
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More eczema in children exposed to toxic metals in utero
A wealth of previous research links arsenic exposure during adulthood to skin disease and immune dysfunction.
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Early peanut feeding guidelines still not reaching families
“Despite strong evidence that early introduction of peanut within the first year of life can prevent the development of peanut allergy, this...