Atopic Dermatitis
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Antihistamine prescribing for AD varies by specialty
Dermatologists are more likely to follow the American Academy of Dermatology management guidelines.
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Acute-on-chronic itch is new frontier in atopic dermatitis
Research attention is focusing on role of circulating IgE-activated basophils.
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Merino wool clothing improves atopic dermatitis, studies find
In one study, the mean Eczema Area and Severity Index score in those initially randomized to merino wool improved from a mean baseline of 4.5 to 1...
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‘Soak-and-smear’ AD protocol backed by evidence
Frequent bathing with moisturizer is now part of a validated strategy for control of atopic dermatitis in children.
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No lab monitoring needed in adolescents on dupilumab
Reassuring safety results from LIBERTY AD PED-OLE, an open-label extension study.
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Large study finds no link between TCI use, skin cancer in patients with AD
“Controversy has surrounded the association between TCI exposure and KC risk since the black-box warning was issued by the FDA.”
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Study highlights potential advantages of tape strips over biopsy
Adhesive tape strips are rivaling biopsies in the evaluation of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in new studies.
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No link between topical steroids and fracture risk found in children with atopic dermatitis
“Dermatologists can use the results of this study to reassure parents of infants and young children.”
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Racial differences in rates of atopic dermatitis observed early in life
The diagnosis was independently associated with race and NICU stay.
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Be wary of ‘for eczema’ claims on labels of popular moisturizers
Only products claiming to be “hypoallergenic” had significantly lower allergenic ingredient count than those without the claim.
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Subcutaneous nemolizumab eases itching for atopic dermatitis
Patients randomized to subcutaneous nemolizumab showed significant improvement in pruritus, compared with a placebo group.