Atopic Dermatitis
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
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Climate change: Commentary in four dermatology journals calls for emergency action
Dermatology medical societies need to increase advocacy, the authors say.
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Dermatologists fear effects of Dobbs decision for patients on isotretinoin, methotrexate
The iPLEDGE work group has not yet issued any specific statements on the implications of the Dobbs decision on prescribing isotretinoin.
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Dupilumab study outlines benefits, safety profile in infants, preschoolers with atopic dermatitis
The study was the basis of the Food and Drug Administration expanded approval of dupilumab in June 2022, to include children aged 6 months to 5...
Commentary
Petrolatum Is Effective as a Moisturizer, But There Are More Uses for It
Petrolatum recently has received substantial social media attention. Given its increase in popularity, we review the many uses of petrolatum...
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52-week data show lebrikizumab atopic dermatitis effects maintained
ADvocate1 and ADvocate2 are two of several phase 3 trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab for the treatment of atopic...
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BREEZE-AD-PEDS: First data for baricitinib in childhood eczema reported
Treatment with the oral JAK inhibitor was significantly more effective than placebo only with the highest dose evaluated.
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Study identifies skin biomarkers that predict newborn eczema risk
"We are able to identify predictive immune biomarkers of atopic dermatitis using a noninvasive method," the investigator said.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves dupilumab for treatment of prurigo nodularis
Approval was based on data from two randomized, controlled trials, PRIME and PRIME2, comparing dupilumab with placebo in 311 adults with...
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Many factors linked with higher, lower risk for hand eczema
Hand eczema is one of the most common skin disorders and is the most common occupational skin disease, the authors wrote.
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Early emollient use reduces dermatitis in at-risk infants
Daily emollient use was associated with a 29% lower risk of cumulative AD at 1 year in comparison with the control intervention.