Tag: Eczema
Efficacy of Wet Wrap Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Undetermined
Wet wrap therapy may pose higher risk of local infections than topical steroids
High Transepidermal Water Loss in Infancy Linked to Eczema
High TEWL in infancy linked to atopic eczema at age 2; correlation also seen for infants aged <3 months
Unique Skin Phenotype for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Children have significantly higher induction of Th17-related cytokines and antimicrobials
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
