Atopic Dermatitis

Options for treating atopic dermatitis topically are far too limited, a review has found.

Perceived stress and atopic dermatitis (AD) are associated, a Korean study finds.

Adults with atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of systemic infections.

Children are less likely to have atopic dermatitis when their mothers have higher levels of vitamin D.

This most recent trial of the investigational agent E6005 follows on a previous study that evidenced benefit in adult patients.

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.

For millions of Americans, including as many as one in four children, the painful skin irritation of atopic dermatitis (AD, or eczema), may only be the tip of the iceberg.

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.

Researchers have reported that higher serum clusterin levels in children may be linked with atopic dermatitis symptom severity.

Treating atopic dermatitis in infants did not lessen their risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis, a six-year study found.

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.

Award-winning chef Elizabeth Falkner and board-certified dermatologist Doris Day spoke with MD Magazine about their collaborative efforts on a new atopic dermatitis campaign, ‘Understand AD.’

Dermatologists may soon have a new topical treatment for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

From childhood to adulthood atopic dermatitis is a condition that can have an extremely negative impact on a person's life. Knowing the best way to manage the symptoms can go a long way in improving quality of life issues.

In a prelude to establishing research priorities to help patients with atopic dermatitis, the National Eczema Association is launching a Burden of Disease Audit.

An asthma drug shows promise for atopic dermatitis--but its costly.

Staph is often present in patients with atopic dermatitis, study finds.

Although preclinical trials have shown that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are therapeutically effective against atopic dermatitis, actual clinical studies had not yet confirmed it – until now.

Atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis often occur in patients who are also more sensitive to treatment-related skin irritation.

Dermatologists have long advised against giving daily baths to kids suffering from eczema, but new research has debunked that practice – a daily wash is acceptable, followed by plenty of moisturizer.

High calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and chlorine levels in public drinking water may be linked to an increased risk for developing atopic dermatitis.

Patients with moderate atopic dermatitis may have different IgE reactivity "profiles" than those with severe cases.

Children that develop atopic dermatitis – or eczema – from foods are more susceptible to harsh allergic reactions from hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Eczema symptoms cleared faster and in more cases for patients treated with crisaborole topical ointment 2%, a novel non-steroidal phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

Supposedly "unbeatable" eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be successfully treated using tofacitinib, suggest findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Atopic dermatitis, sometimes referred to as baby eczema, affects more than three million infants in the United States every year. While there are no established preventive measures, researchers have been making strides in coming up with effective treatment strategies.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recently released new recommendations encouraging physicians to thoroughly inform patients of their options when it comes to dermatologic medications and procedures.

As summer comes to a close and many have already sent their children off to a new year of school, a study in PLOS One suggests that children who have asthma or eczema may face significant challenges fitting in with their peers.

A review article recently examined the evidence (or lack thereof) supporting the use of textiles, vitamin supplements, climatotherapy, probiotics, bleach baths, and other forms of complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.