Clinical

When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...

In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...

Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis have long been considered two separate conditions, with different mechanisms of action, symptoms, and treatments. Recently, this idea has been challenged by two dermatology researchers who...

In the quest to identify and reduce potential triggers or causes of atopic dermatitis, many researchers have started to look at the link between atopic dermatitis and a common food...

During the diagnosis process, a dermatologist will conduct a medical history and physical exam to help determine if an individual has atopic dermatitis (AD) or to rule out other conditions...

Currently, there is no "gold standard" (meaning one agreed-upon laboratory or serological test) for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis (eczema). There are several scales that a healthcare provider will...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also commonly known as eczema, is associated with an increased risk of skin infections due to the damage to the skin barrier. When the skin is healthy...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) doesn’t just affect people – it’s a common skin condition in dogs, too. And while you wouldn’t wish the itchy condition on your best friend, dermatologists are...

Food allergies are a related condition to atopic dermatitis (AD), also commonly known as atopic eczema. Food allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a particular protein found in...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects the skin, and while several patches of skin might be affected in an individual, AD has typically been considered a localized disease, as the skin is...

Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and...

It is estimated that at least 3% of the U.S. population has atopic dermatitis (eczema), the chronic, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by an intense itching. The prevalence of...

Topical corticosteroids are one of the primary treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema), when good skincare and frequent use of moisturizers aren’t enough to control the symptoms of itching, redness, and...

While the exact biological processes that cause atopic dermatitis (AD) are unknown, experts know that a combination of environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and dysfunctions in the immune system and in...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis are both conditions that affect the skin, and they both tend to run in families. However, there are differences between the two conditions, and proper...

A clinical trial1,2 is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...

There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:1,2Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...