Dermatology
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Red lesion on back
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Identifying bacterial infections in setting of atopic dermatitis
The high prevalence of S. aureus colonization and overlapping clinical features of atopic dermatitis and bacterial skin infections...
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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.
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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.
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Pigmented lesion on face
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An erythematous facial rash
Two months of treatment with doxycycline provided no improvement. A biopsy of the patient’s cheek led to a proper diagnosis.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves infliximab-axxq for numerous indications
This is the fourth biosimilar for this tumor necrosis factor inhibitor to receive FDA approval.
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Mole on back
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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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Naturopaths emphasize role of diet in atopic dermatitis
Allopathic and naturopathic providers diverge in opinions on the role of diet in cause and treatment of AD.