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ACD statement aims to reduce ‘steroid phobia’

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) has released a consensus statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood...

Prophylactic use of petrolatum could be cost-effective way to prevent AD

Researchers have found that common moisturizers could be a cost- effective way to prevent atopic dermatitis in high-risk newborns. In a...

Air pollution may contribute to atopic dermatitis through activation of AhR transcription factor

Schema of AhR-mediated development and exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. AhR is activated by air pollutants, such as traffic-derived...

Atopic dermatitis action plan has potential to improve outcomes in pediatric cases

A multi-disciplinary group at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa is in the process of developing a written...

Eczema in children has different traits than in adults

Early-onset atopic dermatitis [AD] in children appears to have a different phenotype than AD in adults, which may open new therapeutic...

Human beta-defensin 2 may be key to protecting barrier function in eczema

Triggering production of a protective molecule in the skin may help maintain skin barrier function in patients with atopic dermatitis...

Mother’s vitamin B3 status during pregnancy linked to infants’ risk of atopic dermatitis

Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of atopic dermatitis at age...

How often should pediatric patients with eczema bathe?

Daily bathing for most children who have eczema is fine, as long as it is followed by the application of a generous amount of...

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