Dermatology
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Baseline body surface area may drive optimal baricitinib responses
“This analysis may allow for a precision-medicine approach to therapy in moderate to severe AD.”
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Avoiding atopic dermatitis triggers easier said than done
Many AD patients are sedentary and avoid vigorous physical activity owing to heat and sweat as triggers.
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Growing brown and pink plaque
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Expert picks top pediatric dermatology studies of 2020
Significant recent clinical advances in pediatric dermatology expand treatment choices in early childhood.
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Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases
Findings could lead to better monitoring of comorbidities and deeper understanding of disease burden and AD pathophysiology, the authors write.
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Light-based technologies emerging as promising acne treatments
Early results from a pilot study suggest that use of a novel laser system in patients with mild to moderate acne resulted in an 80% reduction in...
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More severe AD correlates with worse sleep health and attention problems in children
“We think it’s important for dermatologists and pediatricians to be monitoring children with AD for sleep and attention dysregulation.”
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Shortcomings identified in study of acne videos on TikTok
The results highlight the need for dermatologists to be aware that patients, especially teens, may be using TikTok for acne information that may...
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Food allergy testing for eczema in kids varies by specialty
A child with eczema is more likely to be given food allergy tests if seen by an allergist or a pediatrician and less likely to have these tests if...
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Generalized pustular eruption
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COVID-19 vaccines: Safe for immunocompromised patients?
Data are limited thus far, and the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised patients remain unknown.