Atopic Dermatitis
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Study Highlights Atopic Dermatitis Features, Treatments Among Older Patients
Oral corticosteroids and antihistamines were “frequent systemic treatments” in this population, the authors reported.
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How Does Moderate to Severe Eczema Affect Growth in Children?
Children with moderate to severe disease have higher BMIs and shorter height than matched counterparts.
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What’s ‘Tried and True’ in Atopic Dermatitis? An Expert Reflects
“With our revolutionary systemic and evolving topical therapies, we are in a new day of pediatric management,” Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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Childhood Atopic Dermatitis Linked to IBD Risk
Children with AD at the age of 3 years demonstrated a significantly higher risk for IBD, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
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Nemolizumab Efficacy for Prurigo Nodularis Persists at 1 Year
The 52-week analysis included 307 patients on continuous nemolizumab and 174 patients randomized previously to placebo and were nemolizumab-naive...
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Lebrikizumab Found Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Patients With Darker Skin Tones
Lebrikizumab is currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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Topical Roflumilast Effective in 4 Weeks for Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children
The proportions of patients who reached “clear” (0) or “almost clear” (1) on the vlGA-AD scale were 35.4% and 14.6%, respectively, at week 4.
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Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Older Kids
“So now we have the best of both worlds. We harness the safety of SLIT for the first 1-2 years, with the effectiveness of OIT for the remainder of...
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Is Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Cognitive Impairment Symptoms in Children?
Children with versus without atopic dermatitis were more likely to experience difficulties with learning and memory.
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Omalizumab for Food Allergies: What PCPs Should Know
While not a cure for food allergies, after a trial, most participant’s reactions were eliminated or reduced.
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Climate Change and AD: New Review Shows Negative Impacts and Unknowns
The authors of the review — dermatologists and others from the United States, Europe, Brazil, and India — were convened by the...