Atopic Dermatitis
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Topical calcineurin inhibitors are an effective treatment option for pediatric periorificial dermatitis
Adverse events attributed to topical calcineurin inhibitors were rare and mild in severity.
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Patients with AD should routinely be asked about conjunctivitis
New onset conjunctivitis always should be referred to an ophthalmologist, especially in more severe cases when patients do not respond to...
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Neonatal ICU stay found ‘protective’ against risk for developing atopic dermatitis
AUSTIN – The early presence of Staphylococcus on the skin may confer protection.
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Round 1: Biologics, JAK inhibitors training up for atopic dermatitis ‘boxing match’
MILAN – Safety, mode of action, and price are just a few variables that distinguish these molecules in the ring.
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Patch testing in atopic dermatitis: when and how
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “Recent data are calling into question old dogmas and reshaping the way we think about this.”
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Food allergy can be revealed in the epidermis of children with atopic dermatitis
The differences are found in nonlesional skin.
Letters from Maine
Sleeping poorly may mean itching more
Consider sleep hygiene in an itchy child.
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How to manage infected eczema in children
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.
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FDA extends Dupixent indication for 12- to 17-year-olds
While there are several systemic medications used as second-line therapy for treatment of pediatric AD, dupilumab is the first FDA-approved...
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Atopic dermatitis at 1 year links with persistent food allergies
SAN FRANCISCO – Infants with atopic dermatitis at 1 year old that persists showed an elevated prevalence of food...
From the Journals
Don’t discount sleep disturbance for children with atopic dermatitis
Longitudinal data from more than 13,000 children show that those with atopic dermatitis suffer significantly impaired sleep quality.