Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Variation in prescribing practices for pediatric atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Prescribing practices vary among U.S. and Canadian physicians treating severe childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Immunology

Are prebiotics or probiotics effective against dermatitis?

Evidence supporting a key role for an altered gut microbiome in the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) would suggest that the use of probiotics or prebiotics to correct microbial imbalances in the gut could help prevent ...

Immunology

Ivermectin has topical anti-inflammatory properties

(HealthDay)—Ivermectin (IVM) has anti-inflammatory properties that could be beneficial in treatment of T-cell mediated skin inflammatory diseases, according to an experimental study published online Jan. 4 in Allergy.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ustekinumab tolerated in severe atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Ustekinumab is tolerated for treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in certain patients, according to a research letter published online Dec. 22 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Efficacy of wet wrap therapy for atopic dermatitis undetermined

(HealthDay)—Evidence that wet wrap therapy (WWT) is more effective than topical steroids for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is mixed, according to a review published online Nov. 8 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Immunology

Unique skin phenotype for pediatric atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a different skin phenotype from that of adult patients, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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