Are There Health Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis?Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common kind of eczema, with more than 18 million adults in America living with the condition.1 It’s very common in childhood and usually appears... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Regional Dermatoses: A Dupixent Side Effect?While it is common for the most side effects of a new medication to be reported during the clinical trial phase of medication development, there may be more side effects... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
So What Exactly is Filaggrin and What Does it Do?There are various risk factors for atopic dermatitis (AD), and one risk factor is associated with mutations in the FLG gene, or the filaggrin gene. The outermost layer of skin... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Differences in Children and Adults with Atopic DermatitisWhat is different about the skin of infants, children, and adults with and without atopic dermatitis (AD)? This question has been the subject of scientific investigation since personalized treatment regimens... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conjunctivitis and Eosinophilia Increasing in AD Patients Using DupixentAdults and children using dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis (AD) may be at increased risk for conjunctivitis and eosinophilia. Dupilumab, sold under the brand name Dupixent, is the only biologic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Other Skin Diseases Associated with Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common condition that can be associated with many diseases. This is in part because AD can have many effects on the skin, and can also... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Disturbances in Mothers of Children with Atopic DermatitisMothers of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) report trouble getting a full night of restful sleep, according to new research findings. Parents of children with chronic health conditions generally face... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Association Between Atopic Dermatitis and SuicidalityAtopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become red, itchy, and scaly. The skin often cracks or swells, and can... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Expands Approval for Dupixent (dupilumab) Use in AdolescentsOn Monday, March 11, 2019, the FDA announced that it had expanded approval of the drug Dupixent® (dupilumab) to treat certain adolescents (ages 12-17) with atopic dermatitis. The approval includes... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Combination Therapy for AD?Common treatment options for atopic dermatitis include topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, emollients, systemic corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and more. When these treatment options are used on their own, the treatment regimen... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain and Itch in Atopic DermatitisPatients with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) know that itch is a common symptom of their condition. They also know that pain is a regular symptom too, and it often happens at... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could Bee Venom Treat Atopic Dermatitis? Maybe SomedayThe results of recent studies show that people who suffer from atopic dermatitis might someday be treated with a substance based on the molecules that make bee stings painful.1,2 Atopic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Microbiome in DermatologyYour skin is your largest organ, with a specific purpose of protecting your insides from the outside world. It is a barrier against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic creatures... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Phase III Results on Dupixent in AdolescentsMany adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) find themselves with limited treatment options, especially when topical medications fail, or aren’t feasible to treat the patient’s condition.1 While there are... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acne or Eczema: How Do You Know?Acne and eczema are skin conditions that can be uncomfortable, disfiguring and interfere with the quality of your life. How do you know which is which and what you can... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breastfeeding and Eczema - What's the verdict?Breastfeeding has long been touted as a sort of miracle drug, helping to prevent or reduce allergies, asthma, diarrhea, obesity, urinary tract infections and ear infections in babies. But, could... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Early Emollient Use Prevent Atopic Dermatitis?In addition to research into treating atopic dermatitis (AD), there is a growing body of study dedicated to the prevention of the condition. Currently, there is no scientific consensus on... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?When a person develops first one, and then additional, atopic conditions as they get older, this is referred to as the atopic march, or the allergic march. Though the march... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis Greater in Adults?Atopic dermatitis (AD) can impact many aspects of an individual’s life, beyond the skin alone. Itching, sleep disturbances, social isolation, anxiety, depression, and more can all be present alongside AD... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are People with Atopic Eczema at Higher Risk for Developing Skin Cancer?Atopic Dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, is a chronic, more severe form of eczema, which is a common skin condition.1 Both are characterized by recognizable patches of scaly dry skin... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
