Armand Butera

A new study highlights the need for dermatologists to generate content and to support one another in promoting high-quality evidence-based treatments for acne on Instagram.

Side effects of the vaccines occurred at a lower incidence in the current study.

Investigators hoped that this knowledge would help formulate proper precautionary protocols that could promote mask usage for prolonged periods of time.

Patients with psoriasis slept 1 hour less than control subjects, and associations with anxiety and depression were observed.

Dr. Obi speaks of the disparities associated with the disease, the challenges patients face, and how sarcoidosis – the “great mimicker” as some clinicians have described it- can be differentiated from other diseases.

Though atopic dermatitis is linked to sleep disturbance, the exact timing of weekday versus weekend sleep and light exposure have not been evaluated.

Investigators noted that the psychosocial impacts of food allergy have only intensified with the introduction of the COVID-19 virus.

The biologic sustained responses in managing sleep interference with numerically higher responses than omalizumab.

It was unknown prior to the study if dupilumab treatment improved skin microbial and barrier abnormalities in patients with atopic dermatitis.

Investigators noted that the study of the atopic march has largely focused on White populations that biased current paradigms

Investigators noted that the epidemiology and disease overlap among eosinophilic diseases are poorly understood.

The algorithm also resulted in a large reduction in oral food challenges.

Additionally, the association between atopic dermatitis and sensitization to eggs was more common during the pandemic then in years prior.

By blocking certain neurogenic changes that occur in the lungs at childhood, patients may avoid asthma and allergic responses into adulthood.

Currently, antibiotics comprise roughly 80% of prescribed pregnancy medications, and recent epidemiological studies have indicated a link between antibiotic use and dysbiosis.

Dr. Mathias noted that investigators are continuing to determine if age plays a role in peanut allergy risk and sensitization.

This decision could further exacerbate health inequities among populations that are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

The study found that PARTICS, in addition to the usual care these patients received, reduced severe asthma exacerbations by 15.4% (p50.048) which corresponded to a reduction of 13 exacerbations/100 patient-years.

Most cases had onset after 4 hours and were mild, which Dr. Anvari noted should not contraindicate future COVID-19 vaccine doses.

To date, dupilumab is the only biologic medicine to show positive, clinically meaningful phase 3 results in adults and adolescents with EoE.

Knowledge on distinguishing moderate and severe eczema increased the most after the video training.

Dr. McKeon speaks of how patients can be more involved with managing their asthma and allergies by avoiding exposures in their own homes.

Though telemedicine has improved upon school-based asthma programs across the country, Dr. Phipatanakul notes that the adoption of these programs can be difficult to implement.

Dr. Epstein provides updates on a joint study between members of AAAAI and the American College of Allergy on the relationship between epinephrine and post-immunotherapy injection waiting periods.

Dr. Trivedi speaks of a new text-based program that helps provide asthma care to children from communities of color, as well as how COVID-19 affected school-based asthma programs.

Dr. Zein speaks of the relationship between eosinophil count and COVID-19 illness and mortality, especially as it related to inhaled corticosteroid use.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology identify key practices for addressing allergies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Featuring insights from Dr. Raj Chovatiya, Dr. Karan Lal and more on what can be done to promote inclusivity and improved care for patients with skin of color.

Though the pathogenesis of psoriasis remains vague, recent studies hypothesized that oxidative stress could be involved in the development and perpetuation of psoriasis.

Surgeons were less likely to explore the emotions of parents from racial and ethnic minority groups compared with White parents.