Atopic Dermatitis

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

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

The FDA asked the company to submit additional confirmatory evidence of effectiveness in the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa.

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

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

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

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

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.

the high prevalence of the condition in middle-age and elderly populations has led to frequent updates on the long-term efficacy of current therapies and new investigational agents.

Investigators review the current understanding of the role of the BTK pathway and the potential value of pharmacological inhibition of BTK as a therapeutic strategy.

Telemedicine use has become more prevalent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is limited data on patient satisfaction with tele-dermatology

The safety syringe and auto-injector provide patients with psoriasis with 2 options for the self-administration of bimekizumab.

Dupilumab did not reach statistical significance in interim analysis despite numeric improvements being observed across key endpoints.

Prior to the ISS, there was no known scale to measure ichthyosis severity across the entire body.

Dr. Chovatiya returns to speak of some of the changes regarding the study of skin of color that have occurred in recent years.

Previous research indicated that the worsening of different inflammatory cutaneous diseases had been associated with exposure to air pollution.

Despite this, alexithymia was significantly associated with impaired quality of life and increased stigmatization levels in young students with acne.

Data showed that the greatest improvement before and after acne care was achieved after medical treatment by a dermatologist.

Dr. Yeung and colleagues offer insights into treating transmasculine patients who develop acne after gender-affirming testosterone therapy

Dr. Yan noted that increased public awareness among patients and health care providers was essential for earlier detection of melanoma.

Experts explain the societal, systemic, and clinical challenges that come with managing skin disease in people of color.

More than half of dermatology practices have separated in recent years, which has influenced how skin of color and other areas of dermatology study are taught across the United States.

Dr. Lal speaks to deficiencies in dermatology education as they relate to skin of color, and how more inclusive language and media help dermatologists improve patient care.