Atopic Dermatitis

A panel of experts discuss role of guidelines and importance of shared-decision making in managing patients with atopic dermatitis.

Investigators proposed limitations to epoxy chemicals in workplace environments, as a substantial number of patients reacted to the epoxy hardener compounds featured in the study.

Dr. Karan Lal speaks to how he has used Instagram to host a variety of conversations regarding dermatology care and connect with patients who might not always have all the appropriate resources.

Investigators believe these results may aid shared decision-making between clinicians and patients.

Internalized skin bias also appeared to mediate the associations of depression and anxiety related to health-related quality of life.

An analysis of the EUROSTAD study found that the median duration of treatment with the biologic was 14 months.

Geriatric dermatology is an emerging field in the world of skin studies, with complications including cognition, polypharmacy, mobility, social support, and sleep disturbance affecting access to care.

Expert perspectives on assessing quality of life when discussing atopic dermatitis and inflammatory disease with patients.

Shared insight on the nature of inflammation in conjunction with atopic dermatitis with special considerations for possible contributors and severity of disease.

Primary results from these 2 phase 3 trials demonstrated efficacy and safety of the biologic through 16 weeks in patients with atopic dermatitis, but longer-term outcomes remained unknown.

Investigators believe that the prevalence of rosacea familiarity had been underestimated in previous reports.

Patients with eczema who reported comorbid anxiety and depression were more likely to report lower levels of self-management.

Investigators note that the histopathologic diagnosis of inflammatory skin disorders can prove challenging, with psoriasis being particularly heterogeneous and dynamic.

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.

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.

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.