Atopic Dermatitis
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Age 1 food allergies often disappear by age 6
SAN FRANCISCO – Peanut or egg allergies diagnosed in 1-year-olds often were gone by the time the child turned 6.
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Pediatric pruritus requires distinct approach to assessment and management
WASHINGTON – Issues related to quality of life differ between children and adults, and assessing itch severity in...
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Eczema increases the risk of impaired mental health among children
WASHINGTON – Many children with eczema and impaired mental health may not be receiving appropriate psychological...
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Atopic dermatitis associated with increased suicidality
The disease is associated with high levels of proinflammatory cytokines, which have been isolated in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients who have...
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New worldwide atopic dermatitis survey brings big surprises
PARIS – Findings of the huge 18-nation survey triggers reconsideration of adult atopic dermatitis.
From the Journals
Gestational, umbilical cord vitamin D levels don’t predict atopic disease in offspring
Vitamin D levels measured in maternal sera during gestation and in umbilical cord blood were not predictive of the prevalence of eczema, food...
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Review of pediatric data indicates link between vitamin D levels and atopic dermatitis severity
Data on vitamin D supplementation and AD severity “suggested potential benefit but were conflicting.”
News
FDA accepts priority review of dupilumab for adolescent atopic dermatitis
Phase 3 study results of dupilumab in patients aged 12-17 years with atopic dermatitis were submitted to the agency.
Conference Coverage
AD update: New insight into pathogenesis, prevention, and treatments
LAS VEGAS – Filaggrin mutations appear to play a role in the development of AD, but not in a significant proportion of people with AD.
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Dupilumab positive in phase 3 study for treating adolescent atopic dermatitis
PARIS – The study was the first-ever phase 3 trial of a biologic in a pediatric atopic dermatitis population.
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Topical cyclosporine safely tamed atopic dermatitis in 4-week study
PARIS – Therapeutic benefits seen within first week.