Atopic Dermatitis

Males and patients with higher disease severity were more likely to attend program sessions.

The FDA will also not meet the PDUFA date for tofacitinib for the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis often feel limited in their knowledge on medications and treatments, which investigators said leads to a lack of treatment and increased risk of disability.

Upadacitinib has shown promising results for a variety of diseases such as severe atopic dermatitis and psoriatic arthritis, but its future remains uncertain.

The differences in early skin immune changes in pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) versus long-standing adult AD and variations in the condition’s presentation among patients of color.

Opening a discussion regarding best practices in managing patients with atopic dermatitis, Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, describes its relationship to eczema and explains at what age it commonly presents in patients.

Less than half of affected patients (42.86%) indicated previous history of conjunctivitis prior to initiating dupilumab treatment.

Despite a global decrease in asthma deaths, researchers say the disease is particularly threatening to patients with atopic dermatitis.

A higher proportion of patients with immune-mediated diseases experienced ≥1 thromboembolic events at baseline compared to those without an IMD.

Investigators show that both terms tend to be used in different contexts within the biomedical literature.

Misha Rosenbach, MD, mentions various ways dermatologists (and the population at large) can be more mindful of their impact on the environment

Researchers found that different pets elicit different allergy responses in child participants.

Patients on placebo with a history of systemic non-steroidal immunosuppressants generally fared worse than their treatment-naïve counterparts.

Researchers cite a lack of knowledge on the disease and treatments, which they believe affect the quality of life of patients.

Among 49,197 vaccinated employees at Mass General Brigham, 776 self-reported cutaneous reactions following the first dose.

These results highlight the importance of interventions to address modifiable behaviors and risk factors for these patients.

A new study builds upon previous insights and contributes to the growing trend of probiotic treatment in young patients.

A personalized topical cream applied for 1 week was shown to reduce Staphylococcus areus colonization and improve clinical outcomes.

Adding platelet-rich plasma to narrowband–ultraviolet B is likely a safe, effective, and efficient means of treating atopic dermatitis.

The COVID-19 pandemic had forced vitiligo patients to delay treatments; however, not much is known about the effects of delaying on disease course.

Misha Rosenbach, MD, gives an overview of climate change and its relevance to dermatology.

Meaningful change thresholds in POEM and DLQI scores have been established for adolescents and adults.

There may be an association between atopic dermatitis severity and diagnosis of ocular disease, such as conjunctivitis.

Misha Rosenbach, MD, discusses how rising temperatures and climate change, issues of public health concern, are relevant to the field of dermatology.

In both studies, a higher proportion of patients on upadacitinib 15 mg and 30 mg achieved EASI-75, EASI-90, and EASI-100 compared with the placebo groups.

Internet-delivered CBT may be an efficient and convenient means for addressing behaviors that exacerbate atopic dermatitis-related symptoms.

Patients who received 2 mg or 4 mg of baricitinib maintained vIGA-AD scores through 68 weeks of treatment.

Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD; Jeffrey M. Bienstock, MD, FAAP; Peter A. Lio, MD; and Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, review additional mechanisms being investigated in the pipeline for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

While Janus Kinase inhibitors are a fraction of what’s to come in dermatology, research from AAD VMX 2021 shows they represent the potential of unlocking new capabilities across the field.

A discussion on ease of access for dupilumab for the treatment of atopic dermatitis including the process for approval and coverage.