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Abrocitinib remains effective at 96 weeks, in older as well as younger adults
The analysis stratified patients by age – 18-50 and over 50 years – and found that the sustained improvement with the JAK-1 selective inhibitor as...
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Dupilumab outcomes stable at end of open label atopic dermatitis study
Other recent research on the biologic has shown that it improves lesional skin barrier function and rapidly reduces the abundance of ...
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JAK-inhibitor safety in adolescents with AD: Long-term analyses reported
For abrocitinib, "we're starting to get good numbers of [adolescents] who've had about 2 years of exposure," Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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AD in infancy: Diagnostic advice and treatment tips
Among infants who are growing well and otherwise healthy, the infantile eczema phenotype encompasses AD, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis...
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Facial, hand, and foot dermatitis: Lebrikizumab and dupilumab show efficacy in new studies
"Lebrikizumab was efficacious in clearing and improving facial and hand dermatitis, burdensome and difficult-to-treat areas, in most patients," Dr...
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Study documents link between preadolescent acne and elevated BMI
“High BMI is a strong risk factor for acne development and severity in adults, but until now pediatric studies have revealed mixed information,”...
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Large cohort study finds isotretinoin not associated with IBD
The study also evaluated the association of inflammatory bowel disease with oral tetracyclines and with acne itself.
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Small study finds high dose vitamin D relieved toxic erythema of chemotherapy
Five of the six patients had a hematologic condition that required induction chemotherapy before hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
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New PDT therapy for CTCL to be reviewed by FDA
The treatment has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA, and orphan designation from the European Medicines Agency,...
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Rise of the fungi: Pandemic tied to increasing fungal infections
COVID-19 has lifted the lid on the risks of secondary pulmonary fungal infections.
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Rosacea and the gut: Looking into SIBO
“There’s associative epidemiological evidence showing higher rates of SIBO among those with rosacea, and there are prospective studies” showing...
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Advanced practice providers – an evolving role in pulmonary medicine
Team-based pulmonology may be moving toward a time when NPs and PAs join pulmonologists in practice after having undergone formal education,...
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Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with mindfulness
Mindful breathing can help interrupt the itch-scratch cycle and relieve pain, stress, and distress often experienced by children, teens, and...
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An integrative approach to atopic dermatitis features a long list of options
Dr. Lio has three main criteria, or “filters,” for complementary or alternative treatments: At least some clinical evidence for efficacy (...
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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.