Atopic Dermatitis
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Atopic dermatitis genes vary with ethnicity
"Genetic biomarkers are needed in predicting the occurrence, severity, and treatment response" and in determining prognosis.
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Multidisciplinary approach touted for atopic dermatitis
"I think we really gained insight to how a more holistic approach benefited the patient," Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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Ruxolitinib cream for atopic dermatitis is in regulatory home stretch
Topical JAK inhibitor displayed dual mechanisms of benefit in pivotal trials.
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Bacteriotherapy passes early test in phase 1 atopic dermatitis study
ShA9, a bacterium isolated from healthy human skin, was chosen as a potential topical therapy for AD based on its capacity both to...
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Atopic dermatitis in children linked to elevated risk of chronic school absenteeism
The researchers also found that parents of children with AD versus those without AD had a higher prevalence of absenteeism from work.
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Atopic dermatitis, sleep difficulties often intertwined
For the management of insomnia, try behavioral approaches first.
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Novel oral agent effective in teens with atopic dermatitis
Teens who received abrocitinib along with medicated topical therapy showed significant improvement in the severity of their AD at the end of the...
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Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...
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Novel agent shows promise against cat allergy
“We clearly demonstrate that these antibodies decrease the asthmatic response to cat allergen within 8 days, and that these effects last 3 months...
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Peanut sublingual immunotherapy feasible and effective in toddlers
There was a “strong potential” for sustained unresponsiveness at 3 months for the toddlers who received the active treatment.
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Data on atopic dermatitis risk factors are accumulating
“The list of culprits is ever increasing,” Dr. Zelma Chiesa Fuxench said.