Dermatology

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

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 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 skin graft is produced from 2 types of human skin cells, keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts.

Data from the large-scale, population-based study corroborate previous single-center study findings.

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.

Secukinumab is the only fully human biologic that directly inhibits IL-17A.

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 treated with ruxolitnib cream show ≥75% improvement in facial vitiligo scoring index.

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

A new cross-sectional survey assessment shows patients more severe disease report worse survey outcomes on emotional wellbeing and social activity.

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.

Jeffrey Stark, MD, of UCB discusses the promising data being generated by the robust trial program for plaque psoriasis.

Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, discusses the most frequent cutaneous presentations associated with vaccination.

A study out of Boston observes little to no difference in previous biologic prescription and worsened odds of infection nor death during the pandemic.

An assessment of real-world registry data suggest the biologic provides significant benefit outside of clinical trials.

A comparison of pooled phase 3 data showed patients treated with the IL-17A inhibitor fared better than those on ustekinumab, without influence from their PsA status.

A network meta-analysis shows favorability with dupilumab and abrocitinib in efficacy and safety outcomes among adults and adolescents.