Pediatrics
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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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iPLEDGE rollout: As frustration mounts, FDA agrees to help solve issues
American Academy of Dermatology Association representatives described the severe impact on patient access to treatment.
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Increased AD severity linked to more frequent baths and showers, but not with duration
Case Letter
Blastomycosislike Pyoderma: Verrucous Hyperpigmented Plaques on the Pretibial Shins
Blastomycosislike pyoderma is a rare condition secondary to bacterial infection, but as the name suggests, it also can resemble cutaneous...
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iPLEDGE rollout described as a failure, chaotic, and a disaster
The switch to a new platform was met with frustration from physicians, pharmacists, and patients alike.
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Abrocitinib efficacy dose-dependent, similar across AD age groups
“We know that responses to, and adverse events associated with, systemic therapies may vary among patients of different ages.”
From the Journals
Dust mite immunotherapy may help some with eczema
In a study, 74.2% and 58% of patients in HDM SLIT and placebo groups, respectively, showed at least a15-point decrease in SCORAD, but those...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Tender Subcutaneous Nodule in a Prepubescent Boy
A 12-year-old boy with olive skin presented with a tender subcutaneous nodule on the back of 6 months’ duration. He reported the lesion initially...
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Baked milk immunotherapy may help children with cow’s milk allergy
The new trial stood out from prior research by using lower starting doses and a more gradual dose escalation of extensively heated milk.
Case Letter
DRESS Syndrome Due to Cefdinir Mimicking Superinfected Eczema in a Pediatric Patient
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome shares many clinical features with viral exanthems and may be difficult to...
Conference Coverage
Expert shares top five atopic dermatitis–related questions he fields
Counseling about systemic therapy includes shared decision-making, Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield says.