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 ...

Pediatrics

Eczema cases rising among US children

(HealthDay)—A growing number of children are being diagnosed with the allergic skin condition eczema—but it can usually be eased with topical treatments, according to a new report.

Oncology & Cancer

Risk of second primary melanoma up in pediatric patients

(HealthDay) -- Pediatric patients diagnosed with an invasive cutaneous melanoma have nearly double the relative risk of developing a subsequent primary melanoma, compared with adults, according to a study published online ...