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October 26th 2024
In these data presented at the Fall Clinical Dermatology conference, population-based data on utilization and duration of systemic corticosteroid exposure was highlighted.
Which Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Are Least Likely to Outgrow It?
October 6th 2016Childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) usually resolves before adulthood, a meta-analysis of cases showed. Those patients who did see their AD persist were more likely to be female, to have been older at onset, and to have relatively severe AD.
Parent Panic as Leprosy Hits California
A disease that was much-feared but now so rare it is often mistaken for atopic dermatitis, leprosy has been confirmed in a California elementary school pupil. Armadillos are known to harbor and spread the bacteria that cause it.
Assessing Links Between Tobacco Smoke and Atopic Dermatitis
Across the board, researchers saw that studies of active smokers showed increased prevalence of the skin condition, regardless of age or region. It isn't quite clear, though, whether smoking causes AD or AD causes people to smoke.
Crisaborole Ointment: a Novel, Nonsteroidal Atopic Dermatitis Treatment for Children and Adults
In the past 15 years, no new topical AD treatments have been approved. Crisaborole, however, could be an efficient, safe, non-steoidal treatment option, according to the results of two recent phase III studies.
Jerry Bagel: Discussing Treatment Options with Patients
As newer treatment options hit the market for plaque psoriasis patients may have more questions about the best options for them. This is part of the importance of communicating with patients throughout the treatment process.
Jerry Bagel: Approaching Psoriasis Treatment Based on Location
As with many conditions, the kind of care a patient receives can depend on where they live. This can be especially true for dermatology patients needing things like phototherapy. Other factors, like cost and fear, can also impede the treatment process.
Jerry Bagel: Research in Eczema Is Lacking, Despite Progress in Psoriasis
Despite the life of a patient with eczema being in many ways similar to that of a patient with psoriasis, their options for treatment are not nearly as robust as the other dermatologic condition.
Jerry Bagel, MD, Explains How to Measure Success in Psoriasis Treatment
As patients go through the process of treating their plaque psoriasis, there can be different levels of success depending on a number of situations. As a result, measuring success can be a challenge as well.
Study Suggests Correlation Between Atopic Dermatitis and Serum Clusterin Levels
Researchers have reported that higher serum clusterin levels in children may be linked with atopic dermatitis symptom, potentially providing a candidate molecule to reflect disease’s severity.