Atopic Dermatitis
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Hand eczema and atopic dermatitis closely linked
“As clinicians, we sometimes need to rule out a few differentials, including psoriasis and T-cell lymphoma,” Dr. Jacob P. Thyssen said.
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Sorting out sleep complaints in children with AD can be complex
“There’s a loss of about 50 minutes of sleep per night in children with AD,” Dr. Stephen H. Sheldon said.
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Key questions to ask atopic dermatitis patients with sleep complaints
Assessment tools to consider are the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Insomnia Severity Index, and the STOP-Bang questionnaire.
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Longitudinal course of atopic dermatitis often overlooked, expert says
“Understanding the long-term course may improve our ability to phenotype, prognosticate, and personalize our care,” Dr. Raj Chovatiya said.
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Itch-dominant atopic dermatitis often flies under the radar
A disconnect often exists between clinician-reported and patient-reported outcome measures, says Dr. Jonathan Silverberg.
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Atopic dermatitis can be especially burdensome in the elderly
There is good data on higher relative risk of osteoporosis/fractures and dementia specifically among older adults with AD.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA gives nod to tralokinumab for adults with moderate to severe AD
The drug is expected to be available by February 2022.
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Does atopic dermatitis pose an increased risk of acquiring COVID-19?
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AD burden may be greater for those with head, neck, face, and hand involvement
“These findings highlight the importance of detailed assessment of specific areas affected by AD to personalize treatment approaches to the needs...
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Sleep disturbances more profound in older adults with atopic dermatitis
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How does atopic dermatitis present in skin of color?
Morphological variants common in skin of color include the follicular variant or micropapular variant of AD.