Atopic Dermatitis
From the Journals
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.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Does the use of frankincense make sense in dermatology?
Terpenoids and essential oils are the primary components of frankincense and are known to impart anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity.
Latest News
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...
Feature
European agency supports marketing of abrocitinib for atopic dermatitis
The JAK inhibitor is under review at the FDA for the same indication.
Latest News
9-step ladder may kids with allergies return to eggs
Attempts to reintroduce egg into the child’s diet can start at the age of 12 months or 6 months from the last reaction.
Conference Coverage
In atopic dermatitis trial, abrocitinib offers faster itch relief than dupilumab
The primary endpoint for pruritus at 2 weeks was reached by nearly twice as many patients randomly assigned to abrocitinib.
Skin of Color
Skin of Color in Preclinical Medical Education: A Cross-Institutional Comparison and A Call to Action
The objective of this study was to determine if the preclinical dermatology curriculum at 3 US medical schools provided adequate representation of...
Hospital Consult
The Role of Inpatient Dermatology Consultations
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how dermatology affects the hospitalization of inpatients while highlighting the breadth of services...
Conference Coverage
Extension study finds dupilumab effective for up to 1 year in teens with AD
At 52 weeks, 37% of 52 patients with weights under 60 kg reached an Investigator Global Assessment of 0/1, a level that had been fairly steady...
Conference Coverage
Management of pediatric food allergies evolving
“Once you just get them on the right [regimen], they don’t need to be cutting the food out of their diet. It’s just making their life...