Atopic Dermatitis
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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.
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Variations in Preference for Topical Vehicles Among Demographic Groups
Patient satisfaction and outcomes can be optimized by identifying preferences for topical vehicles by age, gender, and ethnicity. This study...
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Eczema may increase lymphoma risk, cohort studies suggest
For severe eczema, the adjusted hazard ratio for non-Hodgkin lymphoma was 2.08.
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More phase 3 data reported for abrocitinib for atopic dermatitis
The reduction in itch was impressively fast, with significant separation from placebo occurring within the first 24 hours of the study, after just...
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Tralokinumab found effective in phase 3 atopic dermatitis studies
“The studies help us understand that IL-13 is an important driver cytokine for the disease.”
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Atopic dermatitis in adults, children linked to neuropsychiatric disorders
“Additional work is needed to really understand the mechanisms that drive these associations,” Dr. Joy Wan said.