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Association of atopic dermatitis severity with learning disability in children
Researchers found that greater atopic dermatitis (AD) severity is associated with higher odds of reported learning disabilities.
Dhiren Mahiban
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Frequent moisturizing of infants associated with higher food allergy risk
A study involving more than 1,300 infants has identified an association between more frequent application of moisturizers and an elevated...
John Evans
Mar 5, 20212 min read


Biomarkers may help distinguish irritant, allergic contact dermatoses
Researchers have identified biomarkers that can differentiate between irritant dermatitis and contact allergy, a finding they say could...
John Evans
Dec 18, 20201 min read


Vitamin D supplementation supports standard treatment in severe pediatric AD
Building on the previously-observed benefits of vitamin D supplementation for patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD),...
John Evans
Nov 6, 20202 min read


Single gene tape strip test differentiates psoriasis, AD
Researchers have identified a single gene biomarker that can differentiate atopic dermatitis (AD) from psoriasis with high accuracy using ju
By John Evans
Jul 24, 20202 min read


Periostin activates itch response
“Periostin and its receptor connect the skin directly to the central nervous system,” said the study’s lead author, Santosh Mishra, PhD, in
By John Evans
Apr 9, 20201 min read


Blood levels of natural killer cells may be therapeutic target in AD
Dr. Brian S. Kim said he believes that in addition to improving skin rash associated with AD, boosting the numbers of NK cells could help re
By John Evans
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Topical delivery of cyclosporine A may be possible
“The novelty is that [the new lipid vesicles] enable the absorption of a drug of greater size than usual through the skin and opens a route
By John Evans
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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