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Stress levels before pregnancy could influence risk of eczema in offspring
Research from the U.K. suggests that the stress levels of women prior to conception may increase their offspring’s risk of atopic eczema,...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jun 15, 20172 min read
Filaggrin deficiency’s ties to eczema clarified
Researchers from Newcastle University, U.K., in collaboration with scientists at Stiefel, a GSK company, have identified how the skin...
by John Evans, Associate Editor
May 5, 20172 min read


Cannabinoids show promise for treating pruritus, other dermatological conditions
Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that could make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin conditions,...
by Emily Innes-Leroux
Apr 20, 20172 min read
Fine-fibre wool clothing appears better for childhood eczema than cotton
Clothing made with ultrafine Merino wool appears to improve symptoms of childhood eczema compared to cotton clothing, a finding which...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Mar 24, 20172 min read
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
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