Atopic Dermatitis
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Nonwhite race, lower socioeconomic status predicts persistently active AD
Key clinical point: Persistently active atopic dermatitis is associated with nonwhite race, annual household income under $50,000, female sex, and...
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Crisaborole’s safety holds up in long-term atopic dermatitis trial
Key clinical point: The topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor crisaborole was safe and well tolerated for up to 48 weeks in patients with mild-to-...
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Atopic dermatitis increases risk of ADHD, comorbidities add to it
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults, and a...
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Food allergy development linked to S. aureus colonization in children with AD
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Vitamin D supplementation cuts dust mite atopy
Key clinical point: Maternal treatment to achieve adequate vitamin D levels during late gestation followed by neonatal vitamin D supplementation...
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Sublingual immunotherapy for allergy-related asthma
Sublingual tablets containing house dust mite allergen immunotherapy extended the interval until a moderate or severe asthma exacerbation.
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Atopic dermatitis early in childhood tied to increased risk of autism, ADHD
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New treatments bring hope for severe atopic dermatitis
LOS ANGELES – Treatment pipeline is chock full.
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Cochrane Review nixes specific allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis
Specific allergen immunotherapy “cannot be recommended for atopic eczema at present.”
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Most atopic lesions colonized with Staph
Almost three-quarters (70%) of patients had S. aureus colonization of lesional skin, while 39% had colonization of nonlesional skin, based on 81...
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Stick with wheat flour for baked egg and milk challenges
LOS ANGELES – Kids are more likely to react to nonwheat challenge muffins, and wheat substitutes might not work as well for oral immunotherapy.