Tag: Eczema
Skin Diseases Appear to Be Underdiagnosed
Majority of affected participants in a random sample in Germany were unaware of their conditions
Mothers of Children With Eczema More Likely to Have Exhaustion
For all measures, worse child atopic dermatitis severity linked to worse maternal sleep outcomes
Anxiety, Depression More Likely for Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
Individuals with AD more likely to have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression in past year
Children With Atopic Dermatitis Have Worse Sleep Quality
Similar total sleep duration seen for children with, without active atopic dermatitis
AAAAI: Exclusive Breastfeeding Not Linked to Eczema Risk
Exclusive breastfeeding for three months or longer tied to lower odds of continued eczema at 6 years
Guidelines Developed for Managing Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Management is generally in a stepwise manner, including moisturizers and avoiding triggers
Investigational Cream Promising for Atopic Dermatitis
In phase IIb trial, success rates were higher with TRPV1 antagonist than with vehicle cream
Mean Cumulative Lifetime Prevalence of Eczema 9.9 Percent
Highest rates of active disease seen for children aged 0 to 17 years and older adults aged 75 to 99
Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis 7.3 Percent in U.S. Adults
Patients with AD and more severe disease have higher scores on dermatology life quality index
Doctors Can Help Children, Teens Adhere to Eczema Treatment Plan
Aids include simplifying treatment, creating reminders, sharing success stories
