Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Is It Atopic Dermatitis, or Is It a Fungus?Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, and fungal infections can look similar. This makes it hard to tell them apart sometimes...reactionscomments
Dermatoses of Pregnancy and Atopic Eruption of PregnancyPregnancy can lead to many changes within the body hormonally, emotionally, physically, and more. Some of these changes may lead to different...reactionscomments
The Relationship Between Dust Mites and EczemaDust mites are insects in the spider family. They are so tiny they are invisible to humans. They feed on the skin...reactions3comments
Linking Psychiatric Disorders to Atopic DermatitisI recently came across an article published in Frontiers in Psychiatry that studied the possible link between the three A’s and psychiatric...reactionscomments
Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis and EczemaAtopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the eyes that affects people with atopic dermatitis (eczema). It can cause eyes...reactions2comments
Is Eczema an Autoimmune Disease?One of the main symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema) is skin irritation. This irritation can be caused by a few different things...reactions3comments
What Is the Atopic March?The atopic march, or allergic march, refers to the progression and accumulation of atopic conditions as an individual (usually a child) gets...reactionscomments
Hard Water and Eczema SymptomsThe other day, as I was doggedly trying to work while simultaneously scratching my back as (in)effectively as one might expect with...reactionscomments
Emerging Areas of Research in Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin condition. Commonly known as eczema, it is estimated to affect 10-25% of children...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
