atopic dermatitis

AD linked to inflammatory bowel disease

New research shows that adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a 34% increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease...

Studies examine optimal topical, systemic Txs for AD

Two reviews from researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton have identified the most effective topical and systemic treatments for...

Dupilumab improves blood vessel barrier function in AD

In a recent study, researchers at National Jewish Health investigated the impact of dupilumab on the vascular barrier function in...

S. aureus mutations infect eczema patches

In people with eczema, S. aureus can evolve into a variant with a mutation in a specific gene that allows it to grow faster on the skin,...

Melanoma rates lower in patients with atopic diseases

According to a new study, the risk of melanoma developing in people with a history of atopic disease is up to 50% lower than in...

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...

Common comorbidities associated with abnormal scarring identified

New findings have identified several conditions that frequently co-occur with keloid and hypertrophic scars, including atopic eczema,...

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...

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