Pediatrics
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Atopic Dermatitis: Study Compares Prevalence by Gender, Age, and Ethnic Background
“Results are important for us to consider targeted strategies to address AD burden,” said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD....
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Topical Ruxolitinib Effective for AD in Study of Children Ages 2-11 years
No treatment-related interruptions, discontinuations, or serious adverse events were observed between baseline and week 52.
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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Study Suggests Treatment May Impact Atopic March
Over 3 years, the dupilumab-treated cohort had a significantly lower cumulative incidence of atopic march progression.
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One Patient Changed This Oncologist’s View of Hope. Here’s How.
“How we think about hope directly influences patient care,” according to a professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 7-year-old female presents with persistent pimples on the nose and cheeks for approximately 1 year
A 7-year-old female presents with persistent pimples on the nose and cheeks.
Commentary
Latest Breakthroughs in Molluscum Contagiosum Therapy
For the first time, we have US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved products to treat molluscum contagiosum virus infections. Previously,...
From the Journals
Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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Celiac Disease: Five Things to Know
Although avoidance of gluten is key to preventing villous atrophy, it is challenging and may not resolve all clinical issues.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Grants New Pediatric Arthritis Indications for Upadacitinib
The JAK inhibitor’s safety profile for patients as young as 2 years was similar to the known safety profile in adults.
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Dupilumab Evaluated as Treatment for Pediatric Alopecia Areata
"We are very encouraged about the potential of using dupilumab for children with AA," said Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky.
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Prenatal Antibiotics May Increase Seborrheic Dermatitis Risk in Babies
In a previous study, the investigators found that exposure to antibiotics both in utero and during the first 90 days of life increases the risk...