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Antibiotics may not be beneficial for the Tx of clinically infected eczema in children
Researchers suggest that oral or topical antibiotics might not be effective for milder clinically infected eczema in children, according...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Mar 20, 20172 min read
Anti-IL-31 drug shows promise in itch management for atopic dermatitis
A phase-II study of a new systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis has found that the therapy, the anti-interleukin (IL)31 antibody...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Mar 17, 20172 min read


New lipid analysis method may help customize atopic dermatitis therapy
A newly discovered method for analyzing and comparing the skin lipids in healthy patients and those with atopic dermatitis (AD) may lead...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Mar 10, 20172 min read
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...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Feb 15, 20172 min read
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...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Jan 4, 20172 min read


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...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Nov 25, 20162 min read


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...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 24, 20164 min read
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...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Oct 14, 20162 min read
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