Inpatient Care Good Option for Resistant Atopic Dermatitis?
An experimental inpatient program worked for atopic dermatitis that had not been resolved despite treatment.
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Immunosuppressants for Atopic Dermatitis: Safe, Effective in Long-Term
French investigators did a retrospective study of atopic dermatitis treatment and found immunosuppressive agents were well tolerated and worked.
Antifungal Not Effective for Atopic Dermatitis
The antifungal, sertaconazole (Ertaczo, Valeant, others), was no better than the topical vehicle placebo in a well controlled, multicenter trial to treat unremitting pruritus in atopic dermatitis (AD).
Atopic Dermatitis Increases other Disease Risks
Adults with atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of systemic infections.
Maternal Vitamin D Has Impact on Kids' Atopic Dermatitis
Children are less likely to have atopic dermatitis when their mothers have higher levels of vitamin D.
Are Pan-Genotypics a Panacea for HCV?
The list of effective drugs for the once incurable illness of hepatitis C infection keeps growing. But some physicians are frustrated. Here's why.
Novel Topical Improves Atopic Dermatitis in Children
This most recent trial of the investigational agent E6005 follows on a previous study that evidenced benefit in adult patients.
Whether or Not to "Soak and Smear" for Atopic Dermatitis
Whether applied to skin that is presoaked or dry, there is no difference in the effectiveness of topical corticosteroids in treating atopic dermatitis, according to a new controlled comparison study in children.
Infant Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Not Helpful in Reducing Pediatric Asthma Risk
Treating atopic dermatitis in infants did not lessen their risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis, a six-year study found.
Drug Trial Shows Improved Quality of Life with Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) appears to improve patients' quality of life--including enabling many trial subjects to be more productive at work or school.
Trial Results Promising for Atopic Dermatitis Remedy
Dermatologists may soon have a new topical treatment for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
How Big a Problem Is Atopic Dermatitis? NEA Asks
In a prelude to establishing research priorities to help patients with atopic dermatitis, the National Eczema Association is launching a Burden of Disease Audit.
Atopic Dermatitis Yields to Asthma Medication
An asthma drug shows promise for atopic dermatitis--but its costly.
Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Staph Colonization
Staph is often present in patients with atopic dermatitis, study finds.