Tag: Eczema
Dupilumab Effective in Atopic Dermatitis
Primary outcome occurred significantly more often for patients receiving dupilumab in SOLO 1, SOLO 2
Early Exposure to Antibiotics Ups Risk of Allergic Dz Later in Life
Researchers found higher risk for hay fever, eczema in those exposed to antibiotics before age 2
Alitretinoin Cuts Chronic Hand Eczema Severity
Treatment seems to normalize expression of skin barrier genes, proteins
Cowhage Provocation, Histamine Skin Testing ID Atopic Dermatitis
Longer itch persistence, diminished histamine-induced flare may support diagnosis
Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive
Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
Review Examines Topical Complementary Meds in Eczema
Of six studies displaying superiority to placebo, only two have low risk of bias across all domains
AD Most Commonly Used Term in Literature for Atopic Dermatitis
AD rarely used until 1970s, then increased and became most popular term used until 2015
Hard Water Associated With Risk of Eczema in Infants
Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water
Preventive Topical Steroids Cut Atopic Dermatitis Severity
May also prevent an increase in aeroallergen-specific IgE levels
Clinical Scores Correlate Well in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Clinical scores for sleep loss, pruritus correlate well with each other and with disease severity, QoL
