Dermatology
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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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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.
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Atopic dermatitis acts differently in certain populations
LAS VEGAS – AD may require different treatments depending on age, ethnicity.
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Early onset of atopic dermatitis linked to poorer control
Children who develop atopic dermatitis in the first 2 years of life are more likely to have poorly controlled or persistent disease.
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Skin barrier dysfunction mutations vary by race, disease persistence in children with AD
Findings may have implications for genetic test development, investigators note.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Pink scaly rash on torso and extremities
December 2018
Guidelines
AAD-NPF Pediatric psoriasis guideline advises on physical and mental care
Topics in this guideline for pediatric psoriasis include systemic and topical treatments, management of comorbidities, and quality of life.
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Psoriasis risk rises with TNF inhibitor use in children with inflammatory disorders
“These data reflect the established association between inflammatory conditions and psoriasis development and suggest that TNFi exposure further...