Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
The measles comeback of 2019
Three-quarters of these cases in 2019 were linked to recent outbreaks in New York.
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Which children are at greatest risk for atopic dermatitis?
MADRID – Pediatric atopic dermatitis risk varies according to type of parental history of atopic disease.
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Adolescents should know risks of tattoos and piercings
NEW ORLEANS – Clinicians should inform adolescents in general about the risks of body modifications.
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Make the Diagnosis
What condition presents in children as flesh-colored bumps that may becomes crusty and somewhat itchy?
From the Journals
Fast, aggressive eczema treatment linked to fewer food allergies by age 2
Infants treated with corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis within 4 months of onset had half the food allergies as those treated later.
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis in egg-, milk-allergic kids may up anaphylaxis risk
Egg- and milk- allergic patients with atopic dermatitis had more incidents of anaphylaxis; no impact seen in cases of peanut allergies.
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Frequent soaks ease pediatric atopic dermatitis
Twice-daily baths followed by occlusive moisturizer led to greater improvement.
From the Journals
Omalizumab proves effective for severe pediatric atopic dermatitis
Treatment with omalizumab for 24 weeks reduced severity and improved quality of life in pediatric patients with severe atopic dermatitis.
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Pediatric dermatology update: New research offers insight into psoriasis, alopecia
LAS VEGAS – Children are presenting with TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis.
From the Journals
Early onset of atopic dermatitis linked to poorer control
Children who develop atopic dermatitis in the first 2 years of life are more likely to have poorly controlled or persistent disease.
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Two national analyses confirm safety of 9vHPV vaccine
Among 28 million doses delivered since 2015, 7,244 adverse events were reported – an event rate of 1 per 7 million vaccinations.