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Infant skin lipids predict future AD

Researchers have identified an immune and lipid profile on the surface of the skin of infants that can predict the development of atopic...

VIDEO: Dupilumab effective in treating severity, decreasing serum biomarkers in pediatric AD

Dupilumab was effective in improving disease severity and decreasing severity-associated serum biomarkers in pediatric AD patients.

Upadacitinib effective for treating hand eczema in AD patients

Upadacitinib was found to be effective treatment for hand eczema in patients with AD in a 16 week study.

VIDEO: Study shows AD severity linked to societal economic burden in Sweden

AD severity is associated with incremental societal costs in Sweden.

VIDEO: Topical calcineurin inhibitor use for AD shows no cancer risk, according to study

According to a new study, topical calcineurin inhibitors such as pimecrolimus and tacrolimus did not increase risk in AD patients.

AD prophylaxis in high-risk infants: Emollient emulsions may produce best outcomes

An assessment of various types of skin moisturizers suggests an emollient emulsion may be the most effective option to help prevent...

Study shows high percentage of ‘natural’ skin care products contain allergens

Nearly 90% of 1,651 so-called ‘natural’ personal care products contain at least one known allergen, according to a new study from...

VIDEO: Study shows AD and bacterial skin infections higher in Indigenous youth

A recent study has shown that AD and bacterial skin infection rates are higher in Indigenous youth compared to non-Indigenous youth.

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